Julian and Sarah both engage in public speaking.
Julian is a guest lecturer at a university. His daughter, Maya, sees him receiving standing ovations from audiences, getting invited to prestigious dinners by the faculty, and receiving glowing praise on social media. Maya is highly enthusiastic about her school's debate club and actively prepares her speeches.
Sarah is a local politician who participates in town halls. Her daughter, Chloe, sees her being heckled by angry crowds, crying in stress after public debates, and receiving hostile comments online. Chloe is extremely anxious about class presentations and refuses to speak in public.
How might vicarious reinforcement explain the different attitudes of Julian's and Sarah's daughters to public speaking?
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