Other people's actions may become SDs for engaging in similar actions because the response of imitating often results in reinforcement.This is one process by which imitative behavior is learned.

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When we see others engaging in certain actions and receiving reinforcement, we may be more likely to imitate those actions in the future, especially if we want to receive similar reinforcement. Thus, other people's actions can become SDs (discriminative stimuli) for engaging in similar behavior.

Other People's Actions May Become SDs for Engaging in Similar