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Peer reviewedMeltzoff, Andrew N.; Moore, M. Keith – Developmental Psychology, 1989
Evaluated psychological mechanisms underlying imitation of facial actions in 40 newborn infants. Results showed imitation of head movement and a tongue-protrusion gesture. Subjects imitated from memory after displays had stopped. (RJC)
Descriptors: Imitation, Infant Behavior, Neonates, Perceptual Motor Learning
