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Generalized imitation in infants.

C L Poulson1, E Kymissis

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

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
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Mothers using modeling and contingent praise effectively taught infants new motor skills. This method demonstrated generalized imitation in infants, a significant developmental milestone.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Analysis

Background:

  • Infant motor development is crucial for cognitive and social growth.
  • Understanding imitation in infants is key to early learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of modeling and contingent praise in shaping infant motor responses.
  • To determine if infants can exhibit generalized imitation.

Main Methods:

  • Three 10-month-old male infants and their mothers participated in experimental sessions.
  • Mothers used modeling and contingent praise during toy play over several months.
  • Training and probe trials assessed motor response topographies and imitation.

Main Results:

  • All infants showed significant increases in targeted motor responses.

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  • Response improvements were observed in both training and probe trials.
  • This indicated generalized imitation in the infant participants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Modeling and contingent praise are effective in teaching infants specific motor skills.
    • Infants demonstrate generalized imitation, expanding our understanding of early learning.
    • This research highlights a new and developmentally important aspect of infant behavior.