Acting as an example so that this behavior is copied by others.

• A. Social Conformity
• B. Sanctions
• C. Sex
• D. Role Modeling

Answer: (D)

Role modeling happens when someone acts as an example and others copy the behavior. It relies on observational learning: people watch a model, decide the behavior looks desirable or effective, and imitate it, especially if the model is respected or seen as successful. Saying that someone acts as an example so that others copy the behavior directly describes this process of modeling behavior for others to imitate. Social conformity involves pressures to fit group norms, not necessarily copying a specific observed behavior. Sanctions are rewards or punishments used to enforce norms, not about showing and copying a behavior. Sex is irrelevant to this concept.