A number of factors increase the probability that a behavior will be imitated. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors?
A)if you lack confidence in your own abilities in a particular situation
B)if the situation is unfamiliar or ambiguous
C)if you have been rewarded for imitating the same behavior in the past
D)if the people to be imitated are indifferent or uncaring and seldom get rewarded

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The correct answer is D because the likelihood of imitation increases when the model (the person being imitated) is perceived positively, such as being competent, rewarded, or caring. Indifference or a lack of reward in the model typically decreases the probability of their behavior being imitated.

A Number of Factors Increase the Probability That a Behavior