Doing with development: moving toward a complete theory of concepts.
Machery proposes that the construct of "concept" detracts from research progress. However, ignoring development also detracts from research progress. Developmental research has advanced our understanding of how concepts are acquired and thus is essential to a complete theory. We propose a framework that both accounts for development and holds great promise as a new direction for thinking about concepts.
Vlach
Haley A
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Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, USA. haleyvlach@ucla.edu
Krogh
Lauren
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Thom
Emily E
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Sandhofer
Catherine M
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D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D011582:Psychological Theory