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Citation

Hermes J, Behne T, Rakoczy H. Child Dev. Perspect. 2018; 12(2): 134-138.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/cdep.12274

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Young children learn selectively from reliable rather than unreliable models. Yet the question of what cognitive processes this early selectivity builds on remains unanswered. One line of research suggests that rational trait reasoning might be the basis of young children's selective trust, while others suggest less sophisticated processes. In this article, we provide an overview of the development of selective trust and introduce a new theoretical framework to explain the seemingly divergent findings. Young children's selective trust can best be explained by assuming two kinds of underlying cognitive processes: one fast, implicit, and heuristic process that provides default judgments, and one systematic, slow, and effortful process that intervenes under specific circumstances. We discuss findings in light of this framework and propose testable predictions for research.


Language: en

Keywords

dual-process account; selective trust; social cognition

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