The Importance Of Role Modeling

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Role Modeling has been believed to be one of the most effective mechanisms, which brought about a classical conditioning throughout man-kind. Without a role model, we as human beings could simply demolish mentally. The mind is what brings about a want and desire to imitate what was projected before us, making us aware of our surroundings. This type of act is also considered a classical conditioning. The textbook , An Introduction to Theories of Personalities, states, “ classical conditioning is a type of learning in which a stimulus that did not originally elicit a response is made to do so (Brings about awareness).” Classical conditioning plays a major part in my life from adolescence to my late adulthood. The purpose of this paper is to …show more content…

Not only was he a High School English professor and Gospel Chorus director but he was also a Bishop whose character has never changed. Although he was not in the Army, Bishop Michael Blue’s attributes and competencies contributed greatly to the community and the surrounding areas. He was the type of man who had the leadership abilities, BE, KNOW, DO. He lived the Army Values daily while at school and at church, teaching, showing and being an example to those who viewed his judgment. As a teacher, choir director, pastor, father, and husband, it can become overwhelming juggling these different jobs, especially after learning of his daughters’ possible inability to walk, however, because Bishop Blue felt his life was for God’s children, he denied himself sleep or time to himself for the betterment of his family and …show more content…

Nevertheless, Bishop Michael Blue, through his mentoring, values and spirituality was a great leader who was able to turn a subtle individual, such as myself into a dominant NCO. Because he cared about my life and never gave up on me, insinuating that I used this negative environment as a positive tool, I decided to pursue my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology majoring in Childhood Development. His ability to touch many lives in a less evasive yet dominant manner will always be a legacy one will never

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