The basic principle of synaesthesia (a sensation produced in one part of the body by a stimulus applied at another part) is described. (BD)

Examined newborns' visual detection of peripheral and central stimuli. (BD)

The figural simplicity or salience of parallel lines was studied in 3- and 4-year-olds by means of a figural matching procedure where parallelism was a basis for judging similarity. (Author/JMB)

The purpose of present experiments with subjects approximately three, five, and seven years of age was to provide additional evidence for the obviousness of the generative transmission principle and to provide initial evidence for the secondary principles of absence and facility. Empirical support was found for each of these selection principles,…

Specifically language-impaired (SLI) children (N=35) were compared with a matched group of 36 non-SLI Ss on tests of speech perception and language ability. Follow-up results indicated that perceptual development occurred in both groups of children. (Author/CL)

One-hundred eighteen children (five-seven years old) were tested fall and spring on language comprehension logico-perceptual development, and reading acquisition. It was concluded that strategies demonstrated in the logico-perceptual tasks may play a fundamental role in correct interpretation of certain language structures. (Author/CL)

Discusses a controlled experiment in which right and left hemisphere activity determines selected emotional responses to visual stimuli. Findings suggest that each hemisphere has a distinct emotional response. Both hemispheres contribute to the individual's perception of the world. (EB)

Preliminary report of a longitudinal study. (ST)

Relevant features of letter-like forms were emphasized visually or verbally. Results indicated visual emphasis facilitated identification of variations of the forms. (ST)

Reports identical effects of verbal labels and perceptual cues in children's concept attainment. (ST)

Article discusses strategies used by subjects and the role of Gestalt perception and operational thought in style sensitivity. (Editor)

The author believes that creativity and intelligence in children develop only minimally according to a built-in pace but depend mainly on having the opportunities to develop. (AN)