In assessing his newborn son's cognitive ability, Cosmo waves his hand at the baby and watches to see if his son reacts by also waving his hand. Cosmo is using a(n) _____ technique to assess his son's abilities.

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Cosmo is using imitation as a technique to assess his son's cognitive ability, as he is checking if his son responds by copying his own behavior. Implicit memory refers to unconscious memory, cued-recall involves providing hints or clues to remember something, and operant conditioning involves shaping behavior through rewards and punishments, none of which directly apply to Cosmo's action.

In Assessing His Newborn Son's Cognitive Ability, Cosmo Waves His