Follow-up research on deferred imitation demonstrates that toddlers
A) are more likely to imitate accidental behaviors than purposeful behaviors.
B) can imitate rationally, by inferring others' intentions.
C) do not yet use intentional means-end action sequences.
D) cannot yet imitate actions that an adult produces.

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Follow-up research has shown that toddlers can imitate rationally by inferring others' intentions. They are able to understand the goals and intentions behind others' actions and can then imitate them in the appropriate context. They can also use intentional means-end action sequences, indicating that they have a sophisticated understanding of how to achieve a particular goal through a series of actions.

Follow-Up Research on Deferred Imitation Demonstrates That Toddlers