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deferred imitation

imitation of an act minutes, hours, or days after viewing the behavior. Research indicates that deferred imitation of simple tasks can be initially observed in infants late in their 1st year. See also symbolic function.

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neurulation

n. the process of development of the rudimentary nervous system in early embryonic life, including formation of the neural tube from the neural plate.