When Bernadette glanced toward a video arcade, she saw a number of kids standing in line for a new game. Later, when the arcade had quieted down a bit, she went in and tried out the game herself. Her behavior is best described as an example of _____.
A) stimulus enhancement
B) vicarious imitation
C) true imitation
D) stimulus sensitization

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Stimulus enhancement refers to a situation where an individual's interest in an object or location is increased after observing others interacting with it. Bernadette's interest in the game was piqued after seeing other kids lining up for it, which is a classic example of stimulus enhancement.

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