Two-year-old Owen watches 6-year-old Evan behave aggressively with his stuffed animals.Owen would be MOST likely to imitate Evan if:
A)Evan exits the room and leaves Owen alone with the stuffed animals.
B)their father ignores what is going on in the room.
C)their father suggests that Evan play with another toy.
D)their father praises Evan for being strong and brave.

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Owen is most likely to imitate Evan if he sees him being praised for his aggressive behavior, as this reinforces the belief that aggressiveness is a desirable trait. It is important to discourage and redirect aggressive behavior rather than promoting it.

Two-Year-Old Owen Watches 6-Year-Old Evan Behave Aggressively with His Stuffed