Representation of Objects and Events: Why Do Infants Look So Smart and Toddlers Look So Dumb?

摘要: Research has demonstrated that very young infants can discriminate between visual events are physically impossible versus possible. These findings suggest have knowledge of physical laws concerning solidity and continuity. However, research with 2-year-olds shown they cannot solve simple problems involving search for a hidden object, even though these require the same knowledge. apparently inconsistent raise questions about interpretation both data sets. This discrepancy may be resolved by examining differences in task demands.