Research by Meltzoff in Which 18-Month-Olds Observed Either an Adult

question 16

Multiple Choice

Research by Meltzoff in which 18-month-olds observed either an adult or a mechanical device pull at two ends of a dumbbell demonstrated that children can learn by imitating what?

• A)the behaviour of adults
• B)both the behaviour and intentions of adults
• C)the behaviour of adults and inanimate objects
• D)both the behaviour and intentions of adults and inanimate objects

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Definitions:

Natural Behavior

Natural behavior denotes the spontaneous actions and reactions of organisms in their normal environments, without artificial influence or control.

Complicated Procedures

Intricate processes or steps required to achieve a specific goal or result, often involving multiple stages or complexities.

Staged Manipulations

Staged manipulations involve the deliberate alteration of experimental conditions in order to examine their effect on participant behavior within a controlled setting.

Subtle Interpersonal Communication

The indirect or nuanced ways individuals interact and convey meaning without explicit verbal messages.