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Homer, Bruce D.; Nelson, Katherine – Journal of Cognition and Development, 2009
Two studies examined language and understanding of scale models. First, children (N = 16; ages 2;4 to 3;5) received either the "standard" DeLoache model task or a "naming" version (in which children are asked to name the hiding location before retrieving a hidden object). Language ability positively correlated with performance…
Descriptors: Object Permanence, Measures (Individuals), Language Aptitude, Cognitive Development
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Troseth, Georgene L.; Casey, Amy M.; Lawver, Kelly A.; Walker, Joan M. T.; Cole, David A. – Journal of Cognition and Development, 2007
Experience with a variety of symbolic artifacts has been proposed as a mechanism underlying symbolic development. In this study, the parents of 120 2-year-old children who participated in symbolic object retrieval tasks completed a questionnaire regarding their children's naturalistic experience with symbolic artifacts and activities. In separate…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Identification, Birth Order, Young Children