Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ595696
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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The Use of Trait Labels in Making Psychological Inferences.
Heyman, Gail D.; Gelman, Susan A.
Child Development, v70 n3 p604-19 May-Jun 1999
Three studies examined the capacity of 4-year olds, kindergartners, second- and fifth graders, and adults to use trait labels (nice, mean, shy, not shy) as tools for making inferences about mental states. Findings suggested that even for 4-year olds, trait labels can serve as a basis for making non-obvious inferences. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Children, Elementary Education, Inferences, Labeling (of Persons), Personality Traits
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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