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Author | Markman, E.M.; Abelev, M. | ||||
Title | Word learning in dogs? | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Trends in Cognitive Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Trends. Cognit. Sci. |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 479-81; discussion 481 |
Keywords | Animals; Association Learning; Dogs; *Learning; *Verbal Learning; *Vocabulary | ||||
Abstract | In a recent paper, Kaminski, Call and Fischer report pioneering research on word-learning in a dog. In this commentary we suggest ways of distinguishing referential word use from mere association. We question whether the dog is reasoning by exclusion and, if so, compare three explanations – learned heuristics, default assumptions, and pragmatic reasoning – as they apply to children and might apply to dogs. Kaminski et al.'s work clearly raises important questions about the origins and basis of word learning and social cognition. | ||||
Address | Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Bldg 420, Stanford, CA 94305-2130, USA | ||||
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Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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ISSN | 1364-6613 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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Notes | PMID:15491899 | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | refbase @ user @ | Serial | 274 | ||
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