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model

model In psychology, a model is the person, act, or thing presented for conscious imitation.

In psychology, a model is the person, act, or thing presented for conscious imitation. In historical usage, it is narrower than a copy, and “example” was often used when the model was deliberately selected and followed, especially in moral contexts.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Model” (Model).
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