Measuring the Size of Working Memory in Very Young Children: The Imitation Sorting Task.

Alp, I. Ercan

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Publication Date: 1994

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Measuring the Size of Working Memory in Very Young Children: The Imitation Sorting Task.

Alp, I. Ercan

International Journal of Behavioral Development, v17 n1 p125-41 Mar 1994

Investigated development of working memory in the transitional period from infancy to preschool years. The age-related increase in scores on the Imitation Sorting Task (IST) appeared to be about one unit every six months. Results suggest that the IST has a good construct validity. (AA)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Imitation, Learning Processes, Measures (Individuals), Performance Factors, Short Term Memory, Test Validity, Toddlers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Turkey

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