Ambiguous figures – pictures that have two different interpretations, such as the duck - rabbit pictured above, and the popular image of blue – white dress that circulated the internet a few years ago have interested researchers for decades. The physical properties of these figures remain constant and unchanged, but two distinct interpretations are possible. … Continue reading Duck or Rabbit? What Ambiguous Figures Reveal About Children’s Perception
Children’s Development of Mental Imagery
Photo by Lina Kivaka on Pexels.com Mental imagery or mental representation is defined as our ability to see, hear, feel, smell or taste something in our “mind’s eye”. It resembles a perceptual experience that occurs without the external stimulus actually being present (Boerma, Mol, & Jolles, 2016). We use mental imagery all the time, like … Continue reading Children’s Development of Mental Imagery
Piecing Together the Puzzle: What Jigsaws Reveal About Child Development
Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com Playing with jigsaw puzzles is believed to have a number of benefits on children’s cognitive development – especially in areas such as hand – eye coordination, spatial awareness, problem – solving, and in more specific abilities such as maths. But how do children actually learn to complete a jigsaw, … Continue reading Piecing Together the Puzzle: What Jigsaws Reveal About Child Development
Developmental Psychology in Practice 