Attraction Toward the Model and Model's Competence as Determinants of Adult Imitative Behavior.

Baron, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ022023

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Publication Date: 1970

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Attraction Toward the Model and Model's Competence as Determinants of Adult Imitative Behavior

Baron, Robert A.

J Personality Soc Psychol, 14, 4, 345-51, Apr '70

Suggests that adults are quicker to learn to match the performance of a model similar to themselves in attitude if he is competent. Similarity of the model interferes with rate of learning if he is incompetent. Tables, graph, and bibliography. (RW)

Descriptors: Ability, Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Imitation, Interpersonal Relationship, Models, Overt Response, Rating Scales, Task Performance

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