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Feinman, Saul; Lewis, Michael – 1981
One pathway through which second order effects proceed is "social referencing," a process in which the individual utilizes another's interpretation when appraising a situation. This phenomenon is well identified in adults and older children. While it had not been studied in infancy, there are good indications that the necessary cognitive…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Imitation, Infant Behavior, Mothers