The presence of _________ suggests that children have mentally represented behavior patterns.

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Deferred imitation refers to the ability to imitate a behavior after a delay. This suggests that children have mentally represented the behavior pattern, as they are able to recall and reproduce it later on. Negative and immediate imitation do not necessarily involve mental representation, and automatic imitation may be more of a reflexive response than a deliberate imitation.

The Presence of _________ Suggests That Children Have Mentally Represented