Imitation of gestures in children is goal-directed

Article Abstract:

A goal representation appears to mediate imitation in children, according to results of experiments focusing on errors of reproduction in pre-school children. The saliency of possible goals was manipulated experimentally while maintaining similarity of the hand movement to be imitated.

Child behavior, Gesture, Imitation in children, Imitation

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Launching the effect: representations of causal movements are influenced by what they lead to

Article Abstract:

A series of experiments shows that the effect of an observed causal movement influences its representation. Topics discussed include theories of retroactive interference and false post-event information.

Psychological aspects, Causation, Causation (Philosophy), Reproduction (Psychology), Movement, Psychology of, Movement (Psychology)

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Short-term forgetting of order under conditions of reduced interference

Article Abstract:

This article describes examination of short-term memory. Experiment design, possible causes for a low forgetting rate, and similarity with earlier results are discussed.

Psychology, Experimental, Experimental psychology

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