Transfer learning in toddlers and engineers Part 1: The Problem
jacob.leachmanMeet my 20 month old son and his pet snake:
He pulled the belt out of a pair of pants, threw it onto the floor, made a “ssssss” sound, pointed at the belt, said “snake”, and backed away slowly. As far as Chelsea and I know, it was the first time he played with one of our belts, and the first time he (or either of us) called something a snake in the house. I imagine that he transferred this from … » More …