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Journal of Child Language

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The Use of 'Left' and 'Right' in Speech: The Development of Listener-Specific Skills.

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Waller, Glenn – Journal of Child Language, 1986

Two experiments showed that: 5- and 6-year-old listeners have difficulties with spatial reference if it includes "left" and "right"; and 7-year-olds understand this limitation on the comprehension skill of younger children and make appropriate allowances by using more landmarks instead. (CB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Language Processing, Language Usage

Children's Comprehension of 'Before' and 'After' Reinvestigated.

Peer reviewed

Trosberg, Anna – Journal of Child Language, 1982

Investigates the linguistic and cognitive aspects of the mastery of the time conjunctions "before" and "after" by young children. (EKN)

Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Conjunctions