We propose that action prediction provides a cornerstone in a learning process known as
internal forward models. According to this suggestion infants' predictions (looking to the …

We examined the role of social motivation and motor execution factors in object-directed
imitation difficulties in autism spectrum disorder. A series of to-be-imitated actions was …

Humans' capacity to predict actions and to socially categorize individuals is at the basis of
social cognition. Such capacities emerge in early infancy. By 6 months of age, infants predict …

During social interactions infants predict and evaluate other people's actions. Previous
behavioral research found that infants' imitation of others' actions depends on these …

Goals are an intensely studied concept in various research areas within psychology. They
can be defined as cognitive representations of means-ends relations. The relative focus on …

Successful social interaction relies on the interaction partners' perception, anticipation and
understanding of their respective actions. The perception of a particular action and the …

Learning about actions requires children to identify the boundaries of an action and its units.
Whereas some action units are easily identified, parents can support children's action …

This review focuses on three different processes: action priming, action prediction, and
outcome evaluation. Together, these processes form a foundation for social perception early …

The past decade has experienced an increasing interest in children's mirroring of others'
behavior. Behavioral investigations have focused on the development and significance of …

With this article, we address some of the theoretical and methodological issues faced when
attempting to take a developmental approach to understand a psychological phenomenon …