The assertion that poor people tend to imitate wealthy people would be an example of which of Gabrial Tarde's three laws of human behavior?
a. Suggestibility is a key cause of criminal behavior.
b. Individuals in close intimate contact with one another tend to imitate each other's behavior.
c. Imitation moves from the top down.
d. New acts and behaviors tend to reinforce or replace others.
Answer: C
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