Mothers’ Mental State Talk with Younger and Older Toddlers during a Shape Game

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Communication

Abstract: We investigated developmental changes in mothers' child-directed communication. We observed 54 mothers and toddlers (18 and 36 months) during a shape game. Analyses test how child age and shape knowledge relate to mothers’ mental state talk. This study uncovers mechanisms underlying caregivers’ adaptive communication strategies and their developmental implications.

• Riya Gupta (Presenting Author)
• Lillian Masek (Author)
• Karen Adolph (Author)
• Catherine Tamis-LeMonda (Author)