Jimar is a six-year-old African American boy who wants to learn how to dribble a basketball and do it so well that his eight-year-old brother can't steal the ball from him when he runs up the driveway to shoot a basket.Observational learning is a good way for him to begin to reach his goal.Which of the following people is probably the best model for him?

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Jimar's best model would be the African American high school boy who plays basketball better than other kids in the neighborhood. This is because he is closer in age to Jimar, shares the same race, and is skilled in basketball. Seeing someone who looks like him and is skilled in the same activity he wants to learn will motivate Jimar and make him more confident in his ability to learn the skill. The other models may still be helpful, but may not have the same impact as someone who is a similar age and race.

Jimar Is a Six-Year-Old African American Boy Who Wants to Learn