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Ongoing and Recent Research Projects
Parent Talk
How do parents talk to children when introducing a new word or object?
Selective Learning
How do children decide who are the best sources for learning new information?
Learning What NOT To Say
How do children learn (and then restrict) words that are socially prohibited, like swear words?
Learning Words through Touch
How do children learn words for objects they can touch but can’t see?
Rule Breaking
What do children think about people who break social rules, like pulling hair?
Joint Attention
How do children learn words for objects they can’t see? (Dr. Scofield with hair!)
Toys and Play
How does the shape of a toy influence how children play it?