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Article 1
Summary:
This article describes the apparent paradox of infants being able to form long-lasting memories but adults not being able to recall much from their first years of life. The author discusses declarative (episodic and semantic) knowledge in children. Then the case is made for the role of the development of narrative skills in for formation of self-referent memories.
Discussion Questions:
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What kinds of memories can infants and young children form?
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In terms of their ability to form memories, what do some adults with brain damage have in common with infants? In what ways are adults with brain damage different from infants?
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What is the relationship between episodic memory and the development of language and narrative skills?
Article 2
Summary:
This article sets some of the features of the eating habits of young humans. It reports on the development of pickiness and tendency to eat one food at a time. It also sets children’s eating habits into an evolutionary context to explain some potential advantages to they way that children eat.
Discussion Questions:
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In chapter 1 of the text, phase sensitive periods for learning were described. In the context of learning about food, what case does the author make for the adaptive advantage of a period early in life for an exploratory and sensitive period in learning about food?
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Why might it make adaptive sense for young humans (and young of other species) to be cautious about eating vegetables?
