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ERIC Number: EJ141633
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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Learning to Imitate in Infancy
Parton, David A.
Child Development, 47, 1, 14-31, Mar 76
Theories of imitation learning are examined regarding their account of how the infant acquires the ability to emit a response which resembles a response previously exhibited by another. The role of cognition in imitation learning theory is discussed. (BRT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Imitation, Infant Behavior, Infants, Learning Processes, Models, Motivation, Observational Learning, Preschool Education, Responses
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