Learning from Other People's Mistakes: Causal Understanding in Learning To Use a Tool.

Want, Stephen C.; Harris, Paul L.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Learning from Other People's Mistakes: Causal Understanding in Learning To Use a Tool.

Want, Stephen C.; Harris, Paul L.

Child Development, v72 n2 p431-43 Mar-Apr 2001

Examined in 2 studies the ability of 2- and 3-year-olds to learn to use tools via imitation. Found that when shown a correct solution to a tool-using task, all children managed at least a partial solution. When shown an incorrect followed by a correct solution, 2-year-olds produced a partial solution and most 3-year-olds produced a full solution. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Error Patterns, Imitation, Learning Processes, Performance Factors, Preschool Children, Toddlers

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Language: English

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