Importance of Models in Observational Learning

In the study of observational learning, Albert Bandura conducted a series of experiments to better understand how individuals can learn by observing the behaviors of others. One of his most famous experiments involved children watching an adult interact with a doll called Bobo.

In this experiment, children who observed the adult behaving aggressively towards the Bobo doll were later found to imitate that aggressive behavior when given the opportunity to play with the doll themselves. This finding highlights several key aspects of observational learning, including attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.

Which of the following statements best describes the importance of the models used in Bandura's research?