Early Learning in Man and Animal

Originally published in 1970, this is a survey of findings on the learning of young animals and human infants.

Preface. 1. Early and Later Learning 2. Conditioning the Young 3. Classical Imprinting 4. Imprinting and Human Behaviour 5. Reactivity and Docility 6. Sensitive Periods 7. Imitation 8. The Beginnings of Language 9. The Emergence of Individuality 10. Early Learning: Theorizing and Research. Index.