A validation study of the age-of-acquisition norms collected by Ghyselinck, De Moor, & Brysbaert

摘要: Ghyselinck, De Moor & Brysbaert (2000) collected age-of-acquisition (AoA) norms for 2,816 Dutch four- and five-letter nouns based on student ratings. To assess the validity of these ratings, we presented a sample words to children from kindergarten last year primary school. Overall, data are in agreement with rating data, so that Ghyselinck ei al. measures can be used further research effects AoA. In addition, rated AoA correlate young children's actual spoken language use, as assessed basis CHILDES base.