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Amsterlaw, Jennifer; Wellman, Henry M. – Journal of Cognition and Development, 2006
Microgenetic methods were used to document young children's (N = 36; M age = 3;5) acquisition of false belief (FB) understanding and investigate developmental mechanisms. A control group received no experience with FB; 2 other groups received microgenetic sessions designed to promote FB understanding. Over consecutive weeks, microgenetic groups…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Control Groups, Cognitive Development, Beliefs