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Example of Personal Factors Influencing Imitation: Boasting
The decision to imitate a boasting model who receives attention is a clear example of how personal factors influence observational learning. An individual who perceives attention as a positive reinforcement may be inclined to copy the boasting behavior. Conversely, another person might view boasting negatively or experience attention as uncomfortable scrutiny, making them unlikely to imitate the behavior, regardless of the reinforcement the model received.
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