Predict and redirect: Prediction errors support children’s word learning.

• DOI: 10.1037/dev0000754
• Publication Date: 2019-05-16T13:59:03Z
• Authors: Tracy Reuter; Arielle Borovsky; Casey Lew-Williams
• Keywords: PsycINFO; Word learning

According to prediction-based learning theories, erroneous predictions support learning. However, empirical evidence for a relation between prediction error and children's language is currently lacking. Here we investigated whether how errors influence of novel words. We hypothesized that word would vary as function 2 factors: the extent which children generate predictions, redirect attention in response errors. Children were tested task, used eye tracking measure (a) real-time semantic familiar referents, (b) redirection following errors, (c) referents. Results indicated interdependently supported learning, via efficient attention. This study provides developmental evaluation theories suggests play mechanistic role (PsycINFO Database Record 2019 APA, all rights reserved).