Imitation of Intonation by Infants.

Siegel, Gerald M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ408634

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Imitation of Intonation by Infants.

Siegel, Gerald M.; And Others

Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, v33 n1 p9-15 Mar 1990

Ten infants aged 8-12 months were studied to determine whether they would spontaneously imitate the average fundamental frequency or fundamental frequency contour of their speaking partners. Acoustic analyses failed to reveal any tendency by the infants to adjust vocal pitch, amplitude, or duration in home or laboratory settings. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Imitation, Infants, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication, Intonation, Observational Learning, Parent Child Relationship, Preschool Education, Speech Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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