AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How is modeling defined?
A
Individuals ascertain how to act or perform by observing another individual.
B
Learning through trial and error.
C
Reading a text.
D
Listening to a podcast.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Modelling is the process of learning by copying others’ behaviour. It is also called Observational Learning. Humans model one another naturally – for example, kids use modelling to learn how to tie their shoes or use utensils. Modelling learning involves a particular kind of neuron, known as a mirror neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -Albert Bandura created the psychology Modeling which is a social approach that exaggerates on how important it is to be aware of attitudes and the result of emotional responses. Modeling focuses on learning by observing others. It is used to uncover evolved behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Observational learning is the process of learning by watching the behaviors of others. The targeted behavior is watched, memorized, and then mimicked. Also known as shaping and modeling, observational learning is most common in children as they imitate behaviors of adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -Modeling of Behavior. Modeling is a means in which behavior is learned. When a person observes the behavior of another and then imitates that behavior, he or she is modeling the behavior. This is sometimes known as observational learning or social learning.

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