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A Variable Influencing the Performance of Generalized Imitative Behaviors1,2

Year: 1971

Type: article

Abstract: This research attempted to demonstrate some of the conditions that would influence the performance of generalized imitative behaviors in young children. Two experiments were conducted. The results of Exp. I indicated that generalized imitative behaviors can be very durable; only one of three subjects was influenced by a variety of reinforcement-like procedures. Control over the behavior of all three subjects was obtained when a setting event involving the presence or absence of the experimenter was systematically varied. A second test of this variable was carried out in Exp. II. Results showed moderate to strong control over non-reinforced imitations in four preschool children.

Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.1971.4-1

Authors: Robert F. Peterson, Grover J. Whitehurst

Institutions: State University of New York, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois System, Stony Brook University

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Campus Research Board

OpenAlex ID: W2013420141

FWCI: 23.91

Cites: 10

Cited by: 71

Related to: 10