Juan Has Been Showing Marked Increase in His Imitative and Reciprocal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Juan has been showing marked increase in his imitative and reciprocal play.He goes around imitating nonverbal actions like jumping and running.Juan is probably:

• A)around six months old.
• B)between six and nine months old.
• C)between 12 and 18 months old.
• D)between 18 and 24 months old.

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Definitions:

Modeling Process

A method of learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, leading to imitation or avoidance of observed behaviors.

Watching

The act of observing attentively; often related to learning, monitoring, or gaining understanding from the behavior of others.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions or conduct that are intended to cause harm or exert dominance over another, which can be physical or verbal in nature.

Reinforcing

Enhances the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence by introducing positive outcomes or removing negative ones following the behavior.