Research by Meltzoff in which 18-month-olds observed either an adult or a mechanical device pull at two ends of a dumbbell demonstrated that children can learn by imitating what?
A)the behaviour of adults
B)both the behaviour and intentions of adults
C)the behaviour of adults and inanimate objects
D)both the behaviour and intentions of adults and inanimate objects

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Meltzoff's research showed that 18-month-olds can imitate not just the actions but also the intentions behind the actions of adults, indicating an understanding of the goal behind the behavior.

Research by Meltzoff in Which 18-Month-Olds Observed Either an Adult