On Monday, 20-month-old Raoul watches his older brother Carlos stir his applesauce with a spoon. On Thursday, Raoul tries to use a spoon to stir his applesauce. Raoul is using a(n) __________ to imitate Carlos's behavior.

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Raoul is using a mental representation to imitate Carlos's behavior. This means he has formed a mental image or concept of using a spoon to stir, based on observing his brother, and then later applies this concept to his own actions. This is a key aspect of cognitive development, indicating the ability to think about and plan actions without direct stimulus.

On Monday, 20-Month-Old Raoul Watches His Older Brother Carlos Stir