Evaluation and Integration of Speech and Pointing Gestures during Referential Understanding.

Thompson, Laura A.; Massaro, Dominic W.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Evaluation and Integration of Speech and Pointing Gestures during Referential Understanding.

Thompson, Laura A.; Massaro, Dominic W.

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, v42 n1 p144-68 Aug 1986

Investigates the relative influence of speech and pointing gesture information in the interpretation of referential acts among children averaging three and five years of age and adults. (HOD)

Descriptors: Adults, Body Language, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Evaluative Thinking, Language Processing, Nonverbal Communication, Pattern Recognition, Perceptual Development, Verbal Communication, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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