A goodrole model is very important for a growing up child. Discuss the kindof learning that supports it.

A goodrole model is very important for a growing up child as children learnsocial behaviour and acquire personality characteristics by observingand emulating adults. It is a form of learning that takes place byobserving others. Hence it is called modeling which is a form ofobservational learning. The observers acquire knowledge by observingthe model. Similarly, children learn various personalitycharacteristics through observational learning. For instance, traitslike aggressiveness, pro-social behaviour, courtesy, politeness,diligence and indolence are acquired through observational learning.

A negativerole model would lead to the development of negative personalitywhile a positive role model would lead to the development of goodpersonality of the child.