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In their provocative opinion piece, Blumberg and Adolph (B&A) [1] argue that inferences regarding cognitive development in infancy that are based on young infants’ motor behaviors are misleading. They assert that the motor behaviors, including eye movements and looking-time measures traditionally used to characterize cognition between birth and 4 months, are mediated by subcortical mechanisms […]
In a fascinating study, researchers explore the connection between infant gaze and abstract cognitive functions. They argue that while adults rely on developed cortical circuits for such functions, the developing cortex of young infants may not be mature enough. Instead, the study suggests that subcortical regions are responsible for driving observed gaze behavior in infants. […]
It’s like two groups of researchers are in a lively debate about the true nature of infant cognition. One group argues that the development of motor cortex limits our understanding, while the other group questions whether core knowledge is consistent from infancy to adulthood. They both provide valid points that need further clarification. One aspect […]
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