[Dependence of correct solution of phonetic information on the number and kind of picture information]

It was to be shown that kindergarten children do not synthesize phonologically, auditorily presented sound sequences but solve the task primarily in a picture-related manner by using visual information and selecting singular sound units or elements. The first study demonstrated that the picture material rather than the concrete sound sequence determines the extent of correct solution. In addition, the solutions are influenced by the kind of phonetic relationship among the picture information rather than by the introduction of picture distractors. These results were basically replicated in the second study. The results are discussed against the background of decision making that is mainly oriented to the situative cues of the task and only secondarily to the sound aspects.