Repeat after you: Contingent vocal imitation increases children’s vocalizations and orienting responses

Previous research has shown that contingent vocal imitation has a reinforcing effect on vocalizations emitted by children.

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Ruben Kesherim
June 5, 2026
June 5, 2026
Repeat after you: Contingent vocal imitation increases children’s vocalizations and orienting responses

Repeat after you: Contingent vocal imitation increases children’s vocalizations and orienting responses

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