AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary. According to Bandura, learning can occur by watching others and then modeling what they do or say. This is known as observational learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -In observational learning, we learn by watching others and then imitating, or modeling, what they do or say. The individuals performing the imitated behavior are called models.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a behavioral therapy, “imitation” and “modeling” are two synonymous terms. However, the more popular term is “modeling.” Aside from imitation, “modeling” is also known as “observational learning” and “vicarious learning.”

Detailed explanation-4: -What is modeling in psychology? Modeling means learning by copying the behavior of someone else. Humans naturally model each other – for example, children use modeling to learn how to use utensils or tie their shoes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Imitation is copying or reproducing others’ actions or behaviors. It is a form of social learning. One does not imitate everybody one comes across. One chooses consciously or otherwise a person for imitating some of his/her behaviors or actions that attract him/her. Such a person becomes a model for imitation.