#9260. If i told you everyone picked that (non-affordant) tool, would you? Children attend to conventional language when imitating and transmitting tool use

November 2026publication date
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Abstract:
This study explored how conventional versus instrumental language influenced childrens imitation and transmission of non-affordant tool use. Rather than examining childrens imitation of unnecessary actions that do not impede goal completion, we examined childrens conformity with a modeled behavior that may result in sacrificing goal completion.
Keywords:
Conventionality; Imitation; Language; Normativity; Social learning; Tool use

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