Word Learning in the Context of Referential and Salience Cues.

Moore, Chris; Angelopoulos, Maria; Bennett, Paula

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ580248

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0012-1649

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Word Learning in the Context of Referential and Salience Cues.

Moore, Chris; Angelopoulos, Maria; Bennett, Paula

Developmental Psychology, v35 n1 p60-68 Jan 1999

This study investigated novel word acquisition by 18- and 24-month-old children in the context of adult referential behavior independent of variations in salience. Findings suggest that 24-month olds use referential intent of the speaker to learn new words, but when learning, they may have a less secure grasp on the meaning of speakers' referential cues. (JPB)

Descriptors: Cues, Language Acquisition, Toddlers, Verbal Learning, Verbal Stimuli

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A