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| Cognitive Processes | 1 |
| Evolution | 1 |
| Imitation | 1 |
| Infants | 1 |
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| Human Development | 1 |
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| Parker, Sue Taylor | 1 |
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Peer reviewedParker, Sue Taylor – Human Development, 1993
Elaborates some of the ideas of Baldwin and Piaget concerning the self-teaching functions of circular reactions, or self-induced repetition of particular schemes, and imitation. Argues that these functions are means for cognitive constructions. Discusses the evolution of imitation and circular reactions in primates. (BC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Evolution, Imitation, Infants
