Many studies involving observation of interactions between mothers and infants have shown the same patterns of interaction. However, what is being observed is merely hand movements or changes in expression. It is extremely difficult to be certain, based on these observations, what is taking place from the infant’s perspective. Is, for example, the infants imitation of adult signals conscious and deliberate?
not giving an answer when asking it or able to reply, just guessing on what they might want and hope they might give a better results at the end