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Peer reviewedSharefkin, Belle D.; Ruchlis, Hy – Science and Children, 1974
Suggests that the use of anthropomorphic statements are appropriate when dealing with children operating at the preoperational and concrete levels. For these children anthropomorphic formulations are not only natural, but actually aid comprehension of the world theyobserve. (JR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Science
