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Peer reviewedRochat, Philippe – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1983
Examines, in 30 normal infants from three age groups, differences in exploratory and sucking responses to artificial nipples varying in material and shape. Results suggest the existence of a developmental trend influenced by the type of nipple. Findings support the view that the mouth has a perceptual as well as a nutritive function. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Dimensional Preference, Exploratory Behavior, Infants
Peer reviewedBerger, Carole; Hatwell, Yvette – Cognitive Development, 1993
The developmental change from global toward dimensional classifications, usually observed in vision, was investigated in haptics with stimuli varying according to their size and roughness. Results indicated that, although more overall similarity classifications were observed in children than in adults, this kind of classification was never…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Children, Classification
Peer reviewedLehman, Elyse Brauch – Child Development, 1972
Results suggest that selective attention is a multifaceted skill, with development of its parts progressing at different rates. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attention, Dimensional Preference, Elementary School Students
