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Public Figures as Prosocial Models
Beyond the family unit, influential public figures can also serve as prosocial models. Individuals like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are examples of figures whose observed actions have inspired widespread positive social change on a global scale.
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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?