Cognitive Aspects of Preschoolers' Peer Imitation in a Play Situation.

Morrison, Helen; Kuhn, Deanna

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Publication Date: 1983-Aug

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Cognitive Aspects of Preschoolers' Peer Imitation in a Play Situation.

Morrison, Helen; Kuhn, Deanna

Child Development, v54 n4 p1054-63 Aug 1983

Attention to others' activity increased with age in children ages four to six. Subjects who showed stable gains in performance level across sessions engaged in more observation of others' activity than did subjects who showed only temporary gains. Subjects who showed no gains observed others' activity least. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Cognitive Development, Difficulty Level, Imitation, Peer Relationship, Performance Factors, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Toys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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