In what type of behavior does an individual adopt the beliefs of a person whom he or she admires ?

The American philosopher Linda Zagzebski argues that exemplars are distinguished through the emotion of admiration, and this motivating emotion allows the mapping of the moral domain related to the exemplars attributes.

Her "Exemplarist Moral Theory" is rooted on direct connection to exemplars of goodness which individuals identify through the emotion of admiration; like when assimilating the idea of heroes, saints, celebrities, or authority figures behaviors, incorporating them into their own behaviors; noticeable when people starts mirroring such personages.

A. Identification

Explanation:

Social learning is different from the theories of imitation and identification. In imitation, an individual imitates the actions of another person, usually a model that the person identifies with. In social learning, mimicking the behavior of a model is not necessary; it’s a decision that the observer makes. Imitation leads to the formation of traditions and cultures. In identification, an individual adopts the behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes of another person. Identification is a psychoanalytical concept and enables personality development.

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