MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 84: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 84

9. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be made from research in role-taking and observational learning?

  • A. Young children will only model actions performed by their parents.
  • B. Celebrities and athletes are an adolescent's most important role models.
  • C. Children who role-take identities that are not gender typical are more likely to take on those roles later in life.
  • D. A female child is more likely to model the behavior of another female than a male.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Choice (C) has no support from role-taking research and can be eliminated. Choices (A) and (B) are both inaccurate; the Bobo doll experiment shows young children modeling behavior not performed by their parents, and teens are most influenced by their peers, not celebrities and athletes. The research does suggest, however, that children are more likely to engage in behavior modeled by individuals who are like themselves; thus, a female child is more likely to imitate behavior by another female.

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