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    This study shows that children learn visual representation hierarchically. Object reconstruction must precede recognition, which must precede drawing for basic figures.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Cognitive Science
    • Educational Psychology

    Background:

    • Understanding the developmental trajectory of visual-spatial representation is crucial for early childhood education.
    • The Bender-Gestalt Test is a widely used tool for assessing visual-motor maturity in children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the hierarchical nature of representational skills in young children.
    • To determine the prerequisite relationships between different levels of visual representation.

    Main Methods:

    • One hundred six-year-old children participated in the study.
    • Children were tasked with representing a basic Bender-Gestalt figure through object reconstruction, recognition, and pencil-and-paper reproduction.

    Main Results:

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    • Object reconstruction was found to be a prerequisite for visual recognition.
    • Visual recognition was a prerequisite for pencil-and-paper reproduction of the figure.
    • A clear hierarchical structure in representational abilities was demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Children develop visual representation skills in a distinct, hierarchical sequence.
    • Educational interventions should consider this hierarchy when teaching visual-spatial concepts.