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ERIC Number: EJ176158
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Children's Interpretation and Appreciation of Smiles
Malgady, Robert G.
Child Development, 48, 4, 1734-8, Dec 77
Presents a developmental study of children's understanding and appreciation of figurative language. Results replicated previous findings that kindergarten children are capable of interpreting figurative language whereas appreciation appears to require increased cognitive sophistication. (JMB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Elementary School Students, Figurative Language, Intellectual Development, Kindergarten Children, Research
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