Andrew, a 22-month-old boy, happens to see his elder brother playing badminton. After several weeks, Andrew takes the racket and starts to imitate his brother. In the context of Piaget's cognitive-stage theory, Andrew is most likely exhibiting ________ imitation.

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Deferred imitation is when a child observes someone performing a behavior and then later replicates it without the model present. Andrew's actions fit this description, as he imitates his brother's badminton playing weeks after observing it.

Andrew, a 22-Month-Old Boy, Happens to See His Elder Brother