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McCall, Robert B.; And Others – 1976
Five studies investigated the development of imitation in children 1-3 years old. Results indicated that children as young as 12 months possess the cognitive capability of translating a perception of an action into their own behavior, but imitation varies as actions requiring direct social commerce with the examiner are imitated less frequently…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development