Vicki Laughs Out Loud at a Joke She Is Reading

question 65

Multiple Choice

Vicki laughs out loud at a joke she is reading from a magazine. One by one, her friends around her start giggling and chuckling as well, even though they are not sure what Vicki is laughing about. One even says "What's so funny?" even though she is already laughing. This scenario illustrates _____.

• A) stimulus enhancement
• B) contagious behavior
• C) imitation
• D) a social norm

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A critical phase in early development where the individual is particularly receptive to certain stimuli and capable of acquiring specific skills or knowledge.

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