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Peer reviewedAdamson, Lauren B.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1987
The selection of acts from the stream of infant behavior is examined. Adults (140 mothers, fathers, and other men and women) viewed videotapes of 9-, 15-, and 21-month-old infants. One half noted meaningful acts; the other half noted intentionally communicative acts. Parents selected more meaningful acts than nonparents and agreed more about…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Communication Skills, Infant Behavior
