Galton's mom was surprised to hear her young son say the phrase "Holy cow!" when he saw his new toy.It is a phrase she says often,but not directed toward her son.Her son's actions are indicative of the

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The reactive model of development suggests that children learn language through imitating the language they hear from their environment, including their caregivers. In this case, Galton heard his mother saying "Holy cow!" and he imitated it, even though it was not directed towards him.

Galton's Mom Was Surprised to Hear Her Young Son Say