Not all core knowledge systems are created equal, and they are subject to revision in both children and adults

Core knowledge systems play an important role in theories of cognitive development. However, recent studies suggest that fundamental principles of the object and agent systems can be revised by adults and preschoolers, when given small amounts of counterevidence. We argue that not all core knowledge...

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Published inThe Behavioral and brain sciences Vol. 47; p. e136
Main Authors Liu, Rongzhi, Xu, Fei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 27.06.2024
Subjects
Adult
Child
Child Development - physiology
Child, Preschool
Cognition - physiology
Humans
Knowledge
Number systems
Open Peer Commentary
Preferences
Preschool children
Principles
Violations
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Summary:Core knowledge systems play an important role in theories of cognitive development. However, recent studies suggest that fundamental principles of the object and agent systems can be revised by adults and preschoolers, when given small amounts of counterevidence. We argue that not all core knowledge systems are created equal, and they may be subject to revision throughout development.
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ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X23003084