Sarah has learned to say, "May I watch television?" when she hears her older sister ask that same question. Her older sister asks when the clock says that it is 7 PM, but Sarah can't tell time yet. This
Is an example of __________.

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This is an example of matched dependent behavior, as Sarah has learned to match her behavior (asking to watch television) with her sister's behavior (asking to watch television when it is 7 PM), even though she cannot tell time yet. This is not necessarily copying, as Sarah may not fully understand the meaning of the words she is saying. It's also not generalization, as Sarah is specifically matching her behavior to one specific context (when her sister asks to watch television at a certain time).

Sarah Has Learned to Say, "May I Watch Television?" When