Greg's behavior is an example of which concept?

Greg's behavior is an example of which concept?

• A. Modeling
• B. Imitation
• C. Prosocial alignment
• D. Reciprocity

Answer: (B)

Imitation is when a child copies a behavior after watching someone else perform it. If Greg’s action mirrors something he observed, he’s engaging in observational learning—paying attention to the model, remembering what was seen, reproducing the behavior, and being motivated by social cues like praise or acceptance. This is a fundamental way kids learn new social skills, manners, and problem‑solving approaches. Modeling would be the demonstration of the behavior by someone for others to follow, whereas imitation is the actual copying by the learner. The other terms don’t fit as well because they describe broader ideas (like aligning with norms or exchanging favors) rather than the specific act of copying what was seen.

Imitation is when a child copies a behavior after watching someone else perform it. If Greg’s action mirrors something he observed, he’s engaging in observational learning—paying attention to the model, remembering what was seen, reproducing the behavior, and being motivated by social cues like praise or acceptance. This is a fundamental way kids learn new social skills, manners, and problem‑solving approaches. Modeling would be the demonstration of the behavior by someone for others to follow, whereas imitation is the actual copying by the learner. The other terms don’t fit as well because they describe broader ideas (like aligning with norms or exchanging favors) rather than the specific act of copying what was seen.