role model

a person or group serving as an exemplar for the goals, attitudes, or behavior of an individual, who identifies with and seeks to imitate the role model.

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Psychology term of the day

May 3rd 2024

social learning

learning that is facilitated through social interactions with other individuals. Several forms of social learning have been identified, including local enhancement, emulation, imitation, and mimicry.