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Color constancy and color term knowledge are positively related during early childhood

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posted on 2023-06-09, 20:43 authored by M R Rogers, C Witzel, P Rhodes, Anna FranklinAnna Franklin
The ability to keep perception constant despite environmental changes of illumination, viewing angle, or distance is a key feature of perception. Here, we investigated how “perceptual constancy” relates to language learning by investigating the relationship between color constancy and color term knowledge in 3- and 4-year-old children. We used a novel method to test color constancy where children are required to match colored stimuli under different illuminations. We found a positive relationship between color constancy and color term knowledge; children who knew more color words also had better color constancy. The relationship remained even when accounting for the effect of age and ability to discriminate colors. The findings have implications for understanding the development of perceptual constancy, language learning, and the link between perceptual processing and cognitive development.

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Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

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0022-0965

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Elsevier

Volume

196

Article number

a104825

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2020-02-27

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2021-04-26

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2020-02-26

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