Perceptual Narrowing during Infancy: A Comparison of Language and Faces
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identifier citation: Maurer, D., & Werker, J.F. (2014). Perceptual Narrowing During Infancy: A Comparison of Language and Faces. Developmental Psychobiology, 56, 154-178.
creator: Maurer, Daphne
creator: Werker, Janet Feldman, 1951-
issued: 2019-12-20T00:19:30Z
issued: 2013-11-08
description: In this paper, we begin with a summary of the evidence for perceptual narrowing for various aspects of language (e.g., vowel and consonant contrasts, tone languages, visual language, sign language) and of faces (e.g., own species, own race). We then consider possible reasons for the apparent differences in the timing of narrowing (e.g., apparently earlier own race than for own species). Throughout we consider whether the evidence fits a model of maintenance/loss or is better characterized as enhancement/attunement to exposed categories. Finally, we consider evidence on the malleability of the timing and its implications for the role of endogenous factors versus learning in controlling when narrowing occurs. Overall, the comparison across domains revealed many similarities but also striking differences which lead to suggestions for future research.
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note: This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Maurer, D., & Werker, J.F. (2014). Perceptual Narrowing During Infancy: A Comparison of Language and Faces. Developmental Psychobiology, 56, 154-178, which has been published in final form at [https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.21177]. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. Language and faces 2 Perceptual Narrowing during Infancy: A Comparison of Language and Faces Daphne Maurer McMaster University Janet F. Werker University of British Columbia Running head: Language and faces Corresponding author: Dr. Daphne Maurer Department of Psychology McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton Ontario L8S maurer@mcmaster.ca Language and faces 3 Abstract In this paper, we begin with a summary of the evidence for perceptual narrowing for various aspects of language (e.g., vowel and consonant contrasts, tone languages, visual language, sign language) and of faces (e.g., own species, own race). We then consider possible reasons for the apparent differences in the timing of narrowing (e.g., apparently earlier own race than for own species). Throughout we consider whether the evidence fits a model of maintenance/loss or is better characterized as enhancement/attunement to exposed categories. Finally, we consider evidence on the malleability of the timing and its implications for the role of endogenous factors versus learning in controlling when narrowing occurs. Overall, the comparison across domains revealed many similarities but also striking differences which lead to suggestions for future research. Language and faces 4 What is perceptual narrowing? When first introduced, the term perceptual narrowing was seen by many as a useful, but merely descriptive phrase that helped draw attention to a number of findings that have common elements. This use of the term is undeniably useful. It helps draw attention to the commonality of th…
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publisher DOI: 10.1002/dev.21177
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