Marcus has just started learning to juggle and he watches carefully when his older brother is juggling three tennis balls. He thinks about how high his brother throws each ball and the pattern in which his hands move. Marcus wonders if his own hands are fast and coordinated enough to catch and throw at that pace. He tries to copy his brother's movements because he wants to show off his new skill to his friends at school.
Referring to Marcus's experiences, explain the role of mediational processes in learning.
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