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Theory Theory |
Intuitive "theories" -Help explain concepts Have them in each domain -Bio, physics, theory of mind, etc Help to understand causal relations |
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Theory of mind and Lying |
adult leaves the room and leaves card -If child looks at back (93% lie about it) Lies become more sophisticated w/age |
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Modules |
-Pre-programmeed to respond to specific information -Requires little experience to be triggered -Exposure is enough -Infants born w/full potential of modules (need activation) |
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Modularity Nativism |
-Modules are not tested -Do not change -Mordules designed w/innate assumptions ex: physical, social, language |
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Innate Assmuptions (Physical) |
rod behind box -babies stare longer at broken rod since they think rod is behind |
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Language |
Noam Chomsky's universal grammer -Innate set of rules about language -One language, many varients -Reasoning, ease of language acquisition |
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Core knowledge theories |
Small number of modules provide foundation for all knowledge -Cognition occurs quickly in these domains and slower in others |
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Small Modules (Core knowledge theories) |
Objects Actions number people space |
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Primates (Core knowledge theories) |
Covered test, food attached to string. One has easily noticably cut string -Uncovered, mostly grab uncut string -Covered, still pull correct string mostly |
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Dynamic Systems Theory |
Not a linear flow of developing occurs -All areas work together |
