Abstract

Children are 'cultural magnets': from infancy they learn easily from others, and as they develop, they become skilled imitators who track and adopt the beliefs of their social group. In this talk, I will present some of my recent developmental work on children's flexible social learning as well as their capacity for innovation and creative problem-solving.

Reference

Emily Burdett (University of Nottingham, UK), “The ontogeny of human ingenuity: Exploring the factors that promote problem-solving and innovation in childhood”, IAST General Seminar, Toulouse: IAST, October 8, 2024, 11:30–12:30, room Auditorium 4 (First floor - TSE Building).