Graham, SusanMeagher, Kristinn2017-12-182017-12-182005Meagher, K. (2005). The role of comparison in preschoolers' categorization of novel objects (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2509http://hdl.handle.net/1880/103510Bibliography: p. 36-38In two experiments the role of the comparison process and common labels on preschooler' s formation of categories of novel objects were exained. The results of m Experiment I indicate that children were more likely to form a category of objects based on similar shape when not provided with the opportunity to compare the objects. Children were more likely to form a category of objects based on similar texture when the opportunity to compare the objects and common labels were provided. Children who were provided with only the comparison showed a movement away from shape similarities, but not to the same extent as when provided with both cues. The results of Experiment 2 support the previous study and suggest that the findings are not due to the directiveness of the dialogue used in the task. Children appear to spontaneously engage in the comparison process.ix, 41 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/2509