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Generalized vocal imitation in infants.

C L Poulson1, E Kymissis, K F Reeve

  • 1Department of Psychology, Queens College/CUNY, Flushing 11367-0904.

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
|April 1, 1991
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Social praise and modeling significantly improved infant vocal imitation. This study demonstrates generalized vocal imitation in infants, a crucial developmental milestone.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Infant Communication

Background:

  • Vocal imitation is a key component of early language development.
  • Previous research has not conclusively demonstrated generalized vocal imitation in infants.
  • Understanding the factors influencing infant vocal imitation is crucial for developmental studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of modeling and response-contingent social praise on infant vocal imitation.
  • To determine if vocal imitation skills generalize in infants.
  • To analyze the impact of social reinforcement on early vocal behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Three 9- to 13-month-old infants participated in experimental sessions over several months.
  • Parents provided vocal models for imitation during sessions, alternating between model-alone and model-and-praise conditions.

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  • Social praise was contingent on infant imitation during training trials but absent during probe trials.

    • Main Results:

    • All infants showed significant increases in vocal matching during training trials when social praise was introduced.
    • Vocal imitation during non-reinforced probe trials also increased systematically, indicating generalization.
    • Non-imitative vocalizations did not increase, suggesting the procedure specifically targeted imitation.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides the first demonstration of generalized vocal imitation in infants.
    • Response-contingent social praise combined with modeling is an effective method for fostering vocal imitation in infants.
    • These findings highlight the plasticity of infant vocal behavior and its responsiveness to social input.