Benjy is a preschooler. He can put a dish into the microwave and press the "2" button to cook for two minutes. One day he sees his mother wipe the front of the microwave with a damp paper towel before she presses a number button. After that, Benjy rubs the front of the microwave with a napkin before he presses the number button. Why?
A) He is overimitating his mom.
B) He has forgotten how the microwave works.
C) He is providing scaffolding for his mom.
D) He is engaging in guided participation.

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Benjy is overimitating his mom by rubbing the front of the microwave with a napkin. He is copying her behavior without fully understanding its purpose, which is a common trait of preschoolers.

Benjy Is a Preschooler