What are theories for? Concept use throughout the continuum of dinosaur expertise
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The explanation as to how theories influence the use of object concepts at various points throughout the continuum of expertise, even though the fact that object concepts are situated within broader systems of theoretical knowledge is well established. Two studies are conducted to investigate the impact of specific theories related to dinosaurs.
Publication Name: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0022-0965
Year: 2004
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Cruel intentions on television and in real life: can viewing indirect aggression increase viewers' subsequent indirect aggression?
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A study is conducted to examine the immediate effect of viewing indirect and direct aggression among 199 children ages 11 to 14 years. The study provided the first evidence that viewing indirect aggression in the media can have an immediate impact on subsequent aggression.
Publication Name: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0022-0965
Year: 2004
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Allophonic mode of speech perception in dyslexia
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A study carried out on dyslexic children showed that they maintain higher sensitivity to phonemic distinctions, no matter what their language is. Dyslexic children use an allophonic mode of speech perception that helps them in alphabetic writing.
Publication Name: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0022-0965
Year: 2004
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