Back to Resource Library Using progressive time delay to increase levels of peer imitation during sculpting play Goldstein, H., Wickstrom, S., Hoyson, M., Jamieson, B., Odom, S.L. · 1988 ★ NIFPlay Rating: 5 Rating Scale 10 Rigorous play-specific science 6–9 General biological science 5 Sound play research (uncontrolled) 1–4 Less rigorous / indirect 0 Indirect but high value Behavioral intervention study demonstrating that progressive time delay procedures effectively increase peer imitation and social engagement during cooperative play activities. View Resource