AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: D - Jason’s personal trainer uses modeling to teach him and other trainees how to use exercises machines safely.
Key Takeaway: Modeling is a type of observational learning. Jason’s personal training is using modeling by allowing his training to mimic proper exercise form. Modeling is used in a number of settings whether in schools or professional settings. Modeling allows an efficient and predictable way to transfer skills from one person to another. Modeling is also used by the everyday person such as parents teaching their children to throw a baseball or to cook a meal.