Lexical stress constrains English-learning infants’ segmentation in a non-native language
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cognition.2018.08.013
Abstract: Infants' ability to segment words in fluent speech is affected by their language experience. In this study we investigated the conditions under which infants can segment words in a non-native language. Using the Head-turn Preference… read more here.
Keywords: english learning; learning infants; segment; native language ... See more keywords
Do Infants Learn Words From Statistics? Evidence From English-Learning Infants Hearing Italian
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DOI: 10.1111/cogs.12673
Abstract: Infants are sensitive to statistical regularities (i.e., transitional probabilities, or TPs) relevant to segmenting words in fluent speech. However, there is debate about whether tracking TPs results in representations of possible words. Infants show preferential… read more here.
Keywords: english learning; learning; htp sequences; learning infants ... See more keywords