The shape of controversy: what counts as an explanation of development? Introduction to the Special Section.
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| Title: | The shape of controversy: what counts as an explanation of development? Introduction to the Special Section. |
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| Authors: | Samuelson, Larissa K. (AUTHOR), Bloom, Paul (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Developmental Science. Mar2008, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p183-184. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Cognition in children, Child development, Learning, Cognition, Children |
| Abstract: | This article presents a study regarding cognitive development in children. It explores how competing theories address a specific phenomenon in development, the shape bias. It discusses the significance of shape in early word learning. Moreover, it discusses the relationship between language and thought, as well as the nature of cognition. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This article presents a study regarding cognitive development in children. It explores how competing theories address a specific phenomenon in development, the shape bias. It discusses the significance of shape in early word learning. Moreover, it discusses the relationship between language and thought, as well as the nature of cognition. |
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| ISSN: | 1363755X |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1467-7687.2007.00663.x |
