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Parental Influence in Modeling Behavior
Parents serve as particularly powerful models for their children. Children are more likely to imitate their parents' observed actions and morals than to follow their verbal instructions. This principle highlights the ineffectiveness of the "Do as I say, not as I do" approach, as children learn primarily by watching what their parents actually do.
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Public Figures as Prosocial Models
A young child, Alex, is new to a preschool class and is hesitant to join group activities. During free play, Alex watches another child, Sam, notice a classmate who is sad because their block tower fell. Sam goes over, helps the classmate rebuild the tower, and shares some of their own blocks. The teacher praises Sam for being a kind friend. Based on the principles of learning by observing positive role models, which of the following outcomes is the most likely for Alex?
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Examples of Prosocial Parental Modeling
A parent consistently tells their child that it is important to be honest. Later, the child overhears the parent telling a small lie to a neighbor to avoid a social engagement. According to the principles of observational learning, which outcome is most probable for the child's own behavior in the future?