Tyler sits at the computer, mimicking the behavior of her mother with no real understanding of what she is doing. Tyler's family encourages this by telling her how cute she is. Tyler is in the
A)preparatory stage.
B)play stage.
C)game stage.
D)looking-glass self stage.

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Tyler is in the preparatory stage, which is characterized by children imitating the people around them, especially their family members, without understanding the behaviors they are mimicking. This stage is typical of very young children as they begin to learn about the world around them.

Tyler Sits at the Computer, Mimicking the Behavior of Her