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Perception-action learning

Perception-action learning is the process by which infants learn that their movements can change what they see, feel, or hear.

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Banging Objects Together During Exploration

Banging Objects Together During Exploration

Why Banging Is Meaningful Banging objects together during infancy is often a normal expression of sensorimotor exploration. A baby is not only making noise; they are gathering information through vision, touch, proprioception, hearing, and movement. Each strike gives rapid feedback: the object feels hard or soft, the sound is sharp or muted, the surface resists […]