Many apparent examples of true imitation in animals are actually examples of _____.
A) reference
B) rule-governed behavior
C) productivity
D) stimulus enhancement

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Many instances that seem like true imitation in animals are actually cases of stimulus enhancement. This is where an animal's interest in an object or location is increased by observing another animal interacting with it, rather than the observer learning to imitate the specific actions of the demonstrator.

Many Apparent Examples of True Imitation in Animals Are Actually