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New study on children's tool innovation : Although children from two small-scale societies rarely succeeded on the hook task, we found ample innovation of toys and tools in everyday activities / play.

July 17, 2021 Sarah Pope

In our most recent study, we tested how Congolese children’s ability to to innovate on the ‘hook task’ was influenced by their familiarity with pipe cleaners. We found evidence of innovation in children’s everyday play and activities.

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Tags Tool Innovation, BaYaka, Bandongo
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