In social learning theory, modelling involves the observer imitating the model's behaviour.

In social learning theory, modelling involves the observer imitating the model's behaviour.

• A. Imitation
• B. Modelling
• C. Identification
• D. Vicarious Reinforcement

Answer: (B)

Modelling in social learning theory means learning by watching someone perform a behaviour and then copying it. The statement describes exactly that process—the observer observes a model and imitates the behaviour—so modelling is the best term for what’s being described. Imitation is related, as the act of copying, but modelling covers the whole process of observation leading to reproduction, which is central to how social learning theorists explain how new behaviours are learned. The other ideas refer to different aspects: identification is about adopting the model’s values or social role, and vicarious reinforcement is about learning from the observed consequences of the model’s actions rather than the act of copying itself.

Modelling in social learning theory means learning by watching someone perform a behaviour and then copying it. The statement describes exactly that process—the observer observes a model and imitates the behaviour—so modelling is the best term for what’s being described. Imitation is related, as the act of copying, but modelling covers the whole process of observation leading to reproduction, which is central to how social learning theorists explain how new behaviours are learned. The other ideas refer to different aspects: identification is about adopting the model’s values or social role, and vicarious reinforcement is about learning from the observed consequences of the model’s actions rather than the act of copying itself.