According to Theory-Theory,children Overimitate Adults Because They

question 174

Multiple Choice

According to theory-theory,children overimitate adults because they:

• A) mindlessly copy everything adults do.
• B) theorize that the irrelevant behavior must be important.
• C) theorize that the adult will reward them for correct imitation.
• D) derive pleasure from correctly imitating behaviors of all sorts.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A method of analyzing psychic phenomena and treating emotional disorders that involves dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Communication Process

The sequence of steps or events comprising message creation, transmission, reception, and interpretation by the involved parties.

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Objectified Others

The concept of viewing and treating people as objects without regard to their personality, dignity, or individuality.