.05. Instead, XSWL performance at both testing delays was significantly correlated with performance on the working/short-term memory tasks: r(24)= .497, p = .042. Taken together, these results suggest that early word learning may be constrained by memory and, in particular, the ability to retain knowledge in between word learning events. Fast mapping has historically been described as a difficult task because of infants must acquire a seemingly infinite number of word-referent pairings (Quine, 1960). However, the ability to retain and retrieve a seemingly infinite number pairings may pose an equally challenging task to young word learners. Indeed, future research should examine how infants overcome memory constraints in order to retain and retrieve words. Content is hosted by All Academic Inc, a leading provider of online hosting and software solutions for academic conferences supporting submission, peer review, scheduling, invitaions, volunteers, scheduling, web-based programs, advanced bulk email, custom workflows, and more for conferences of scholarly societies since 1999." />
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What was that Word? Infants' Vocabulary Development is Constrained by the Ability to Retain and Retrieve Words

Sat, March 21, 3:50 to 5:20pm, Penn CC, Floor: 100 Level, Room 104A

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