Early Imitation
Imitation is presented as an extremely early human capacity rather than a late childhood behavior. Desire can be learned by observing what other people attend to, value, or pursue. Newborn crying can reflect intonation patterns heard from…
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Imitation is presented as an extremely early human capacity rather than a late childhood behavior. Desire can be learned by observing what other people attend to, value, or pursue. Newborn crying can reflect intonation patterns heard from the mother before birth. Early imitation includes language-like vocal qualities before rational language understanding. Adult patterns of wanting may be shaped by imitation that begins before conscious memory.