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Mental Representation and Early Language Development: Directions for Exploring Relationships. Souvenir of Conversation Hour.

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Nicolich, Lorraine McCune; And Others – 1979

This collection of conference abstracts focuses on new directions for research on mental representation and early language development. One page summaries are provided on the following topics: Mental Representation and Initial Language Learning, by Lorraine M. Nicolich; Critical Issues in Language and Cognitive Development, by Roberta Corrigan;…

Descriptors: Abstracts, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills

A Longitudinal Study of Representational Play in Relation to Spontaneous Imitation and Development of Multi-Word Utterances. Final Report.

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Nicolich, Lorraine McCune – 1975

This study examined (1) the level of symbolic capability as revealed in play, (2) the use of spontaneous vocal imitation, and (3) the nature of certain classes of words occurring in spontaneous infant language. Facets of child behavior were examined during the period of single-word utterances and early multiword combinations with a view to…

Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Imitation