Payton observed his father raking up leaves in the front yard. Payton proceeded to get a rake and raked up leaves just like his father did. This is an example of:
A) perspective taking.
B) stimulus matching.
C) emulation.
D) true imitation.

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True imitation involves observing someone perform an action and then replicating that action oneself. Payton's behavior of observing his father rake leaves and then doing the same action himself is a clear example of true imitation.

Payton Observed His Father Raking Up Leaves in the Front