In their experience and expression of emotions, parents teach children about what emotions are acceptable and how to express and regulate them. Which one of the following is not one of the three processes thought to be involved in this kind of observational learning of emotionality?

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Goal emulation is not directly related to the observational learning of emotionality. Modeling, social referencing, and emotion contagion are processes through which children learn about emotions by observing others, especially their parents. Goal emulation involves mimicking or striving to achieve the same outcomes as others, which is more related to learning behaviors or skills rather than emotions.

In Their Experience and Expression of Emotions, Parents Teach Children