Eighteen-month-olds selectively generalize words from accurate speakers to novel contexts.
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DOI: 10.1111/desc.12663
Abstract: The present studies examine whether and how 18-month-olds use informants' accuracy to acquire novel labels for novel objects and generalize them to a new context. In Experiment 1, two speakers made statements about the labels… read more here.
Keywords: novel objects; eighteen month; month olds; speaker ... See more keywords