Table 1.
Object kinds presented during the induction task in Studies 1 and 2.
| Type of task | Objects with the featurea | Objects with no featurea |
|---|---|---|
| WARM UP | ||
| 7 training (feedback) trials | Shoeb/Chocolatec | Furnitureb/Breadc |
| 7 test (no feedback) trials | Shoeb/Chocolatec | Furnitureb/Breadc |
| ANIMALS | ||
| 12 training (feedback) trials | Dogs | Water |
| 12 test (no feedback) trials | Dissimilar animals | Similar toy animals |
| VEHICLES | ||
| 12 training (feedback) trials | Cars | Stones |
| 12 test (no feedback) trials | Dissimilar vehicles | Similar toy vehicles |
a
After the child made the response, the presence of the feature in the object was signaled on training trials only.
b
Items presented in Study 1.
c
Items presented in Study 2.