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Jamisen Eichacker
on Dec 26, 2024
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If a one-hour-old infant sticks out her tongue in response to an adult doing the same, what has occurred?
A) The infant observed the adult and then decided to stick out her tongue.
B) Learning has occurred.
C) Deferred imitation has occurred.
D) Given the age of the child, this is most likely an imitation reflex.
Imitation Reflex
An innate reflex observed in infants where they mimic gestures or facial expressions, playing a role in learning and social interaction.
Deferred Imitation
The ability to reproduce a behavior that was observed at an earlier time, even when the model is no longer present.
- Gain an understanding of the role and growth relevance of the imitation reflex in newborns.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the role and growth relevance of the imitation reflex in newborns.