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Lies and Truth: A Study of the Development of the Concept.

Authors :
Strichartz, Abigail F.
Burton, Roger V.
Source :
Child Development. Feb 1990 61(1):211-220.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Children's use of the terms "lie" and "truth" was examined. Participants were 150 subjects in five groups: nursery schoolers, preschoolers, first graders, fifth graders, and adults. Results support the development of definitional prototypes for the concepts of lie and truth. (RH)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Child Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ407401
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research