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News Release 11-128
Research Shows 16-month-olds Infer Causes of Failed Actions
Findings have implications for learning strategies
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Research shows infants are able to make accurate judgments about whether a toy failed to operate due their own mistake or due to circumstances beyond their control. The findings could be important to developing learning strategies for both children and adults.
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The researchers' work is described in the June 24, 2011 issue of the journal Science.
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