Mom said a bad word when she got cut off in traffic and her child heard it.Later that night at dinner,the child said the word to Dad.This is an example of

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This is an example of deferred imitation, where the child has observed and stored the behavior in memory, and later imitated it. Option A, reaping what you sow, does not fit here as it implies that the consequence is an equal and opposite reaction to the original action. Option C, the potty mouth family cycle, is not applicable as there is no indication that this is a recurring behavior. Option D, verbal exploration approach, is not relevant to this situation.

Mom Said a Bad Word When She Got Cut Off