Models can influence an observer's behavior in a number of ways. Which one of the following behaviors is least likely to be the result of modeling?
A) Kevin is punished for hitting his brother, but several weeks later, after seeing a child on television hit a friend, he hits his brother again.
B) Luke scratches his mosquito bites, even though his mother continually asks him not to, because it makes them feel better.
C) Melvin is studying to be a dentist. His older brother is a dentist.
D) When Nathan sees how much pleasure his best friend gets by being in the school chess club, he joins a similar group: the school math club.

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Modeling involves observing and imitating the behavior of others. In option B, Luke's behavior of scratching his mosquito bites is not necessarily the result of observing and imitating someone else's behavior. It may be a natural response to the discomfort caused by mosquito bites. The other options involve behaviors that are more likely to be influenced by modeling.

Models Can Influence an Observer's Behavior in a Number of Ways