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Download full textWeaver, Christopher T.; Fry, Charles L. – 1974
Infants raised the pitch of their vocalizations when stimulated by vocalizing parents. Nonvocal stimulation did not repeat the effect. Intonation contours did not change during different conditions. The pitch of the parents' vocalizations also rose during vocal interaction. Changes in infant pitch were interpreted as a function of imitation.…
Descriptors: Identification (Psychology), Imitation, Infant Behavior, Interaction Process Analysis
Lewis, Michael; Freedle, Roy – 1972
The early communication network existing between a mother and her 12-week-old infant was explored. Over 50 infants of both sexes from a variety of social classes were seen in their homes, and a wide variety of maternal and infant behaviors were studied. Of special interest was the vocalization-in-communication data. The results indicate a lawful,…
Descriptors: Bulletins, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer)
