Article Review Toddlers Infer Higher Order Relational...

Article Review: Toddlers Infer Higher-Order Relational Principles in Causal Learning Tracy Van Lone Central Washington University Article Review: Toddlers Infer Higher-Order Relational Principles in Causal Learning There is speculation in the scientific community that human children are born with the adaptation to â€Å"think and act like scientists and philosophers† (Blaisdell, 2015). Previous research already told us that infants and toddlers make causal inferences that are more or less abstract, higher-order, or relational in many ways. However, the previous studies indicate that learning higher-order relations and using them to guide actions is dependent on direct instruction, training, language, and/or cultural input. The objective of Caren Walker and Alison Gopnik’s 2013 study entitled â€Å"Toddlers Infer Higher-Order Relational Principles in Causal Learning† was to determine whether human toddlers have an ability to infer causal higher-order relations to solve tasks without guidance, cues or extensive training. This article explored cognitive development theory, and provides supporting evidence for the newly developing rational constructivism framework (â€Å"rational constructivism†). Additionally, evolution and adaptation are explored as the primary influencers of the framework. Previous Research Many studies, including many of this authors’ own (underlined), were cited in relation to and support of this study; studies showing— that children as young as 16 to 24 months ofShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pagesmymanagementlab is an online assessment and preparation solution for courses in Principles of Management, Human Resources, Strategy, and Organizational Behavior that helps you actively study and prepare material for class. Chapter-by-chapter activities, including built-in pretests and posttests, focus on what you need to learn and to review in order to succeed. Visit www.mymanagementlab.com to learn more. DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS EIGHTH EDITION David A. Whetten BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Read MoreMarketing Management 14th Edition Test Bank Kotler Test Bank173911 Words   |  696 Pages________. A) idea B) place C) luxury item D) event E) service Answer: D Page Ref: 5 Objective: 2 Difficulty: Moderate 9) The Malaysia, Truly Asia ad campaign that showcased Malaysias beautiful landscape and its multicultural society in order to attract tourists is an example of ________ marketing. A) event B) property C) service D) place E) idea Answer: D Page Ref: 6 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytic skills Difficulty: Moderate 10) In Walt Disneys Magic Kingdom, customers