Paul,who is five-years-old,observes his father giving his mother a peck on the cheek before leaving for work.Later,he mimics the same behavior when playing "house" with his classmate Cindy.Which of the following describes Paul's behavior?

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Paul is imitating the behavior he observed between his parents, which is a common way children learn social roles and norms. This act of mimicking a peck on the cheek, a form of affection he saw, is part of understanding and enacting roles he sees in his environment, in this case, a marriage script.

Paul,who Is Five-Years-Old,observes His Father Giving His Mother a Peck