What indicates that a child has successfully responded in a motor imitation scenario?

In a motor imitation scenario, a successful response is indicated when the child exactly duplicates the adult's actions. Motor imitation involves observing and replicating physical movements, so when a child mimics the specific actions of an adult accurately, it demonstrates their ability to process and execute the observed behavior. This reflects the child's understanding of the task and their ability to coordinate their movements in response to what they have seen, which is the goal of motor imitation skills.

Other responses do not demonstrate successful imitation. For instance, ignoring prompts suggests a lack of engagement or understanding of the task, laughing may indicate enjoyment but doesn't show imitation, and requesting help signifies that the child may not be able to perform the task independently. These actions do not align with the objective of motor imitation, which is focused specifically on the replication of actions.