Author Question: In modeling experiments, the degree of modeling increases as the _____. a. similarity between the ... (Read 24 times)

tth · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In modeling experiments, the degree of modeling increases as the _____.

a. similarity between the model and the subject increases
c. complexity of behavior displayed by the model increases
b. self-confidence and self-esteem of the observer increases
d. age of the model and the subject increases

Question 2

All of the following factors affect the extent of modeling except:

a. the similarity between the model and the subject.
b. the age and sex of the model and the subject.
c. the status and prestige of the model.
d. the friendship between the model and the subject.

Jbrasil · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: The characteristics of the models affect our tendency to imitate them. In real life, we may be more influenced by someone who appears to be similar to us than by someone who differs from us in obvious and significant ways.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Bandura and his associates investigated three factors found to influence modeling: a) the characteristics of the models; b) the characteristics of the observers; c) the reward consequences associated with the behaviors. Friendship between the model and the subject does not affect the extent of modeling like all the other factors do.