Andrew Meltzoff

Andrew Meltzoff is a pioneering psychologist known for his research on how infants learn through imitation. He discovered that even newborns can mimic facial expressions and gestures, indicating that imitation is an innate social skill essential for early development. His work highlights the importance of social interactions in building cognitive and emotional understanding during infancy. Meltzoff’s findings have deepened our understanding of language, empathy, and learning processes from a very young age, emphasizing that babies are active participants in their development from day one.