Early development of shared intentionality with peers

In their account of the origins of human collaborative abilities, Tomasello et al. rely heavily on reasoning and evidence from adult–child collaborations. Peer collaborations are not discussed, but early peer collaborations differ from early adult–child collaborations. Describing and explaining the...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2005-10, Vol.28 (5), p.693-694
Main Authors: Brownell, Celia A., Nichols, Sara, Svetlova, Margarita
Format: Article
Language:English
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Open Peer Commentary
Peers
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Summary:In their account of the origins of human collaborative abilities, Tomasello et al. rely heavily on reasoning and evidence from adult–child collaborations. Peer collaborations are not discussed, but early peer collaborations differ from early adult–child collaborations. Describing and explaining the similarities and differences in shared intentionality with peers and adults will bring us closer to understanding the developmental mechanisms.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X05240128