Descriptor
| Age Differences | 2 |
| Color | 2 |
| Discrimination Learning | 2 |
| Adults | 1 |
| Attention | 1 |
| Children | 1 |
| Classification | 1 |
| Cross Sectional Studies | 1 |
| Dimensional Preference | 1 |
| Downs Syndrome | 1 |
| Drafting | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedSinson, Janice C.; Wetherick, N. E. – Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, 1976
Descriptors: Age Differences, Color, Discrimination Learning, Downs Syndrome
Peer reviewedMarkson, Lori; Thompson, Laura A. – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1998
Two experiments explored the nature of perceptual development in 5- and 10-year olds and adults. The primary finding was that preassessed salience significantly influenced 5-year olds' ability to discriminate two objects, while salience did not affect 10-year olds' or adults' response times. Results showed that salience effects in perceptual…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Attention, Children
