Selective imitation in 6-month-olds: The role of the social and physical context

► The context of a learning situation influences infant learning and memory. ► We assessed 6-month-olds' imitation of two models in two locations. ► In their own homes, infants exhibited imitation after observing a familiar model. ► In the lab, infants exhibited imitation after observing an unfamiliar model. ► 6-month-olds' imitation varied as a function of the social and physical context.