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It is not the case that Bandura's social learning theory demonstrates that children acquire moral judgments through systematic observation and imitation of caretaker behavior.
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Children develop moral reasoning through cognitive stages (Piaget, Kohlberg) involving internalized principles, not mere behavioral imitation.
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Infants show innate moral preferences (fairness, helping) before significant caregiver observation, suggesting non-learned foundations exist.
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Children often reject observed caregiver behavior and develop contrary moral views, indicating active reasoning beyond passive imitation.
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Empirical studies show children reliably reproduce behaviors they observe in caregivers, including moral actions like sharing and honesty.
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Mirror neuron systems provide neurobiological evidence that observational learning is a fundamental human capacity for acquiring behaviors.
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Cross-cultural research demonstrates moral development patterns correlate strongly with observed caregiver norms and modeling practices.
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