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Record 1 2014-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cognitive Psychology
CONT

Prior to age one, infants are able to follow the attention of others, to participate in simple turn-taking games (e.g., peek-a-boo), and to have an understanding of goal-directed behaviours, such as grasping or reaching for an object.

Key term(s)
  • goal-directed behavior
  • goal-oriented behavior

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie cognitive
CONT

À quelques mois déjà, le nourrisson est capable de suivre le regard des autres, de participer à des jeux simples qui se jouent à tour de rôle (p. ex., jouer à «coucou») et de comprendre des comportements orientés vers un but, tels que s’emparer d’un objet ou tendre la main vers un objet.

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