2007
DOI: 10.1080/02646830701292365
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Abstract: Many studies in psychology assume that infants cannot interact with their mirror images before 24 months of age. Innate intersubjectivity theory seeks to explain that infants are born with an ability to share meanings and emotions and to recognize differences between self and other since birth. According to that theory, infants are able to engage in interactions with significant others from birth. Researchers on mother-infant interactions acknowledge those interactive abilities, but very few studies have dealt… Show more

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“…Self‐awareness remains a contended issue in theories of infancy (Fiamenghi, ), with some contesting that a sense of self is present at birth (Stern, ). In an exploratory study with nine babies between 6 and 9 months of age, Fiamneghi () observed examples of babies’ interaction with their mirror image as evidence of self‐ and other‐awareness. Clearly, 3 months is a broad age span in infancy; however, the study provided data of self–other awareness earlier than was previously thought.…”
Section: Indicators Of Empathymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self‐awareness remains a contended issue in theories of infancy (Fiamenghi, ), with some contesting that a sense of self is present at birth (Stern, ). In an exploratory study with nine babies between 6 and 9 months of age, Fiamneghi () observed examples of babies’ interaction with their mirror image as evidence of self‐ and other‐awareness. Clearly, 3 months is a broad age span in infancy; however, the study provided data of self–other awareness earlier than was previously thought.…”
Section: Indicators Of Empathymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mothers in this study did not imitate their infants' behaviours. Imitation seems to be an important part of interaction (Aitken, 2008;Beebe, 1998;Fiamenghi, 2007;Kugiumutzakis, 1993;Nagy, 2008). It would be important to investigate parents' imitation of their infants' behaviour in the context of other disabilities, apart from autism, to increase the comprehension of the imitative process in human development.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As infants can have a coherent response to others since birth (Brazelton, 1979;Fiamenghi, 1999Fiamenghi, , 2007, and soon develop communication by many expressive means (Trevarthen, 1979), mother and infant are normally able to share affection and learn with each other. For disabled infants, this inherent ability to act like a person is fundamental for exploring and supporting their potential for developing cognitive and affective abilities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Although these findings are interesting, there is inconsistency in the literature, especially concerning gender differences (Chaplin & Aldao, 2013;Haley et al, 2006). Some studies show that female infants exhibit a broader array of emotional expressions and more intensive emotions, such as smiling and crying (Cossette et al, 1996;Fiamenghi, 2007;Sagi & Hoffman, 1976), while others show that male infants show more joy, anger, fussiness and crying (Geangu et al, 2010;Weinberg et al, 1999). Regarding the infants' age, Volk et al (2007) found that young infants' facial cues elicited stronger responses related to cuteness and adult parental care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%