Give an Example of a Behavior That Appears to Be

question 53

Essay

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

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Definitions:

Visual Recognition Memory

The ability to remember and recognize previously encountered visual stimuli.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Mental-Scale Items

Assessments or tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities, often used in psychological and educational testing.

Bayley Test

A developmental scale designed to assess motor, language, and cognitive abilities of infants and toddlers.