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Peer reviewedLyons-Ruth, Karlen – Child Development, 1981
Examines young children's awareness that an actor's intention to transfer possession or control is a necessary precondition for correct use of the verb "give". Ninety-six four- through six-year-olds were presented with anecdotes in which the actor's behavior was held constant but his subjective goal was varied. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Ability, Comprehension, Concept Formation
