Mimicry refers to observing and copying the behaviors of other mothers. An example might be
a. Babysitting for a neighbor's children
b. Wearing maternity clothes before they are needed
c. Daydreaming about the newborn
d. Imagining oneself as a good mother
B
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A Babysitting other children is a form of role playing where the woman practices
the expected role of motherhood.
B Wearing maternity clothes before they are needed helps the expectant mother
"feel" what it's like to be obviously pregnant.
C Daydreaming is a type of fantasy where the woman "tries on" a variety of
behaviors in preparation for motherhood.
D Imagining herself as a good mother is the woman's effort to look for a good role
fit. She observes behavior of other mothers and compares them with her own
expectations.
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