Explore the fascinating world of infant cognition in this 19-minute TED-Ed talk by psychologist Alison Gopnik. Discover how babies and young children function as the "R&D division of the human species" through their sophisticated intelligence-gathering and decision-making processes during play. Gain insights into the complex cognitive abilities of infants and how their seemingly simple actions contribute to their rapid learning and development.
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What do babies think? - Alison Gopnik
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TED-Ed