Through the Eyes of a Child
Held says even newborns see things. "Exactly how complex the objects they may discern is another question. But certainly they can see gross differences among entities." Held says the value of the research may be in its corroboration of what has already been observed from behavioral science.
He does suggest, however, that the information will further bolster the idea that human beings are teachable -- and capable of absorbing knowledge -- at a much earlier age that some might think. "The general trend in research has been to show children at a very early age are capable of seeing and learning. That's certainly true."
Held adds: "Assuming they're capable -- and in a rich environment with older people -- they can acquire quite a bit of learning by a very early age."
Through the Eyes of a Child
Held says even newborns see things. "Exactly how complex the objects they may discern is another question. But certainly they can see gross differences among entities." Held says the value of the research may be in its corroboration of what has already been observed from behavioral science.
He does suggest, however, that the information will further bolster the idea that human beings are teachable -- and capable of absorbing knowledge -- at a much earlier age that some might think. "The general trend in research has been to show children at a very early age are capable of seeing and learning. That's certainly true."
Held adds: "Assuming they're capable -- and in a rich environment with older people -- they can acquire quite a bit of learning by a very early age."
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