Mary, a seven-year-old, watches her mother cooking in the kitchen and copies her actions. Later that day, she spends time pretending to cook in the kitchen. Mary's behavior is an example of ________.

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Mary's behavior is an example of mimicry, as she observes her mother's actions and then imitates them later in her play. This is a form of learning through observation.

Mary, a Seven-Year-Old, Watches Her Mother Cooking in the Kitchen