Children in one study were given an opportunity to imitate an aggressive model after watching a videotape of the model. The researchers found that the aggressive behavior was most likely to be imitated when the model used a toy. How did they describe this effect?
A) These acts were consistent with a child's locus of control.
B) Because it was easier for the child to remember.
C) Playing with a toy matched the child's scripts for public behaviors.
D) The child felt angry that they were deprived of a toy so they imitated the action to reduce that emotional state.

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The researchers found that the aggressive behavior was most likely to be imitated when the model used a toy, possibly because it was easier for the child to remember the action when associated with a toy.

Children in One Study Were Given an Opportunity to Imitate