The Differentiation of Activity in Infants' Exploration of Objects.

Ruff, Holly A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ453427

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Differentiation of Activity in Infants' Exploration of Objects.

Ruff, Holly A.; And Others

Developmental Psychology, v28 n5 p851-61 Sep 1992

Used results of a study of 5 month olds and a study of 5-11 month olds to differentiate subtypes of infant mouthing. Only certain types of mouthing constituted exploratory activity. The process of mouthing an object then looking at it can be designated as exploratory mouthing. (BG)

Descriptors: Exploratory Behavior, Infant Behavior, Infants, Perceptual Motor Coordination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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