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Interpersonal synchrony increases prosocial behavior in infants
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Laura K. Cirelli , Kathleen M. Einarson,, Laurel J. Trainor

Developmental Science · 2014 · Wiley

Musical synchrony
Prosocial behavior
Infant development
Video Abstract
Summary

This study investigates whether synchronized movement to music promotes helping behavior in 14-month-old infants. Infants who moved in synchrony with an experimenter were more likely to help her afterward than those who moved asynchronously. The findings suggest that musical synchrony may encourage early altruistic behavior and social bonding.

Discipline

Medical Sciences · Psychiatry

Publication type

Journal Article

University

McMaster University

Country

Canada

Video

YouTube · 3:23

Author-presented · English