Evidence against a dedicated system for word learning in children

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'Fast mapping' is the process of learning aspects of the meaning of a novel word through a limited number of incidental exposures and then retaining the knowledge for a prolonged period. Two experiments were conducted examining this process in children and adults. The results indicate that fast mapping is not restricted to language learning, contrary to the assumption that it is the result of a dedicated language mechanism. This suggest that the learning and remembrance of new words can be attributed to learning and memory abilities that are not exclusive to language acquisition.

Language awareness

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Social evaluation by preverbal infants

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The preverbal infants' ability to assess individuals on the basis of their code of conduct towards others is discussed. This ability serve as early development of moral thought and action necessary for social evaluation of biological adaptation.

Infants, Cognition in children, Cognitive development

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Children think before they speak

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There is a debate amongst psychologists whether thought precedes language. Phonological development amongst children of British and Korean cultures is compared.

United States, Children, Psychological research

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