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Study: Infants Practice Deception Before Age One

Primul articol: 16 mar. 2026, 02:01 | Ultima actualizare: 16 mar. 2026, 02:01 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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A recent study indicates that infants may begin practicing deception before they reach their first birthday. These behaviors include hiding toys or pretending not to hear, suggesting an early awareness of how to manipulate situations. The findings offer new insights into the development of social cognition and the emergence of complex behaviors in early childhood.

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The Guardian English Hannah Devlin Science correspondent 16 mar. 2026, 02:01 (acum 2 zile)

Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests

Pretending not to hear parents or hiding toys are among children’s early ploys, while by age of three they may be telling lies such as ‘a ghost ate the chocolate’, research finds They may be yet to take their first step or say their first word, but some babies have already grasped the basics of deception before their first birthday, according to research.The study, based on interviews with 750 parents, suggested that by 10 months about a quarter of children were practising some rudimentary form

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