The tendency to imitate a new modeled behavior when there is no specific reinforcement for doing so is called _____.
A) true imitation
B) generalized imitation
C) shaped imitation
D) stimulus enhancement

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Generalized imitation refers to the phenomenon where an individual imitates a new behavior without direct reinforcement for that specific behavior. This type of imitation is based on the individual's history of reinforcement for imitative behavior in general, rather than for imitating the specific behavior in question.

The Tendency to Imitate a New Modeled Behavior When There