Melzoff and Moore Flashcards
1
Q
When did this study take place?
A
In 1997
2
Q
How many babies were used?
A
6 babies aged 16-27 days old and 12 babies aged 16-21 days olds.
3
Q
What was done in this study?
A
Babies were shown facial gestures and manual gestures.
4
Q
What was investigated in this study?
A
Their abilities to imitate
5
Q
What were the results of this study?
A
babies aged 12-21 days old could imitate both facial and manual gestures suggesting the abilty to imitate is present from birth.
