Which of the following is an accurate statement of the Skinnerian view of imitation?
A) It does not exist at all.
B) Behavior must always be directly reinforced to be initiated.
C) Imitative responses can result from intermittent reinforcement.
D) "Monkey sees, monkey does."

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The Skinnerian view of imitation is that imitative responses can result from intermittent reinforcement. This means that even though the behavior is not directly reinforced every time, it can still be initiated through observation and vicarious reinforcement. Option A is incorrect as Skinner did acknowledge the existence of imitation. Option B is incorrect as Skinner did acknowledge the role of observation and vicarious reinforcement in initiating behavior. Option D is a simplistic representation of imitation and does not encompass the complexity of the Skinnerian view.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement of the Skinnerian