Question

It's libby's first day in college. when she approaches the professor to have an "add" form signed, she listens to other students to see if they address the professor as "professor," "dr.," "mrs.," or by her first name, and then she does the same. this is an example of

Answer 1

This is an example of imitation/copying.

Imitation is a way of behavior where an individual observes and replicates the behavior of others. It is a reproduction of an act that is simulated by the perception of a similar act by another animal or person.

To imitate/copy somebody or something a model is needed. The copying may be done none-consciously ( seeing and copying others without thinking about the reason to do it ,) or it can be a conscious strategy ( out of uncertainty how to act or behave in some situation).

In Libby's case, the act of imitation comes as a conscious process of wanting to behave correctly and to fit in with others.The other students are Libby's model to copy her behavior from.