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  • Cognitive Psychology
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  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Spatial language frames (egocentric/geocentric) influence spatial cognition.
  • Previous studies show conflicting results on children's ability to switch frames.

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  • Reconcile conflicting findings on language and spatial frame use in children.
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  • Replicated and extended previous studies with English and Tseltal Mayan children.
  • Administered tasks using egocentric (left/right) and geocentric (north/south) frames.
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