Processing adjectives in development
Evidence from eye-tracking
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 20368246 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Michela REDOLFI (0000-0001-7725-2300, University of Verona, autor de correspondencia), Chiara Melloni (0000-0002-4711-2689, University of Verona) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Volumen | 52 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 270-293 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-03-01 |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Journal of Child Language (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0305-0009 • E-ISSN: 1469-7602 |
| Editorial | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0305000923000703 |
| PMID | 38189185 |
| OpenAlex | W4390669421 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 1 |
| Referencias citadas | 23 |
Combining adjective meaning with the modified noun is particularly challenging for children under three years. Previous research suggests that in processing noun-adjective phrases children may over-rely on noun information, delaying or omitting adjective interpretation. However, the question of whether this difficulty is modulated by semantic differences among (subsective) adjectives is underinvestigated. A visual-world experiment explores how Italian-learning children (N=38, 2;4–5;3) process noun-adjective phrases and whether their processing strategies adapt based on the adjective class. Our investigation substantiates the proficient integration of noun and adjective semantics by children. Nevertheless, alligning with previous research, a notable asymmetry is evident in the interpretation of nouns and adjectives, the latter being integrated more slowly. Remarkably, by testing toddlers across a wide age range, we observe a developmental trajectory in processing, supporting a continuity approach to children’s development. Moreover, we reveal that children exhibit sensitivity to the distinct interpretations associated with each subsective adjective
Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Developmental psychology · Eye tracking · Language development · Linguistics · Child and Animal Learning Development · Communication · Computer Science · Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development · Artificial Intelligence
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