Give an Example of a Behavior That Appears to Be

question 48

Essay

Give an example of a behavior that appears to be imitation but can also be explained by contagion. Explain how contagion would give rise to this behavior.

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Definitions:

Acquired Knowledge

Information or skills that an individual learns through experience, education, or training over time.

Percentile Score

A statistical measure indicating the percentage of scores in its frequency distribution that a specific score is equal to or lower than.

Deviation IQ

A method of calculating intelligence quotient where an individual's score is expressed as a deviation from the mean score of the age group.

IQ Tests

Uniform evaluations aimed at measuring the cognitive abilities and intelligence of humans.