Given What Psychologists Have Learned About Modeling,why Might Inner-City African

Multiple Choice

Given what psychologists have learned about modeling,why might inner-city African American students learn more from an African American model who grew up in an inner-city than from a model of a different race or background?

A) Because the African American model is more likely to behave in a gender-appropriate manner
B) Because the students will view the African American model's behavior as being relevant to themselves
C) Because the students are more likely to realize that the African American model has prestige
D) Because the students are more likely to perceive the African American model as being competent