A child observes a model using a new tool to crack open an acorn.The child does not copy exactly what the model does, nor does he understand that the model wanted to crack acorns.The child simply sees that the tool can be used to crack acorns and tries to figure out on his own how to use the tool for that purpose.What is the child exhibiting?
A) simple mimicry
B) observational learning
C) emulative learning
D) theory of mind
E) imitative learning

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The child is exhibiting emulative learning, which involves understanding the environmental outcome of an action (using a tool to crack acorns) without necessarily replicating the specific actions or intentions of the model. This contrasts with imitative learning, where the learner attempts to copy the actions as precisely as possible.

A Child Observes a Model Using a New Tool to Crack