Learning and growth

United States, 1934

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Attempts to clarify some of the principles which govern the learning process. The possibilities and limitations of training infants from 24 to 48 weeks of age are described. Several learning problems are analysed with special reference to the effect of maturity. The relationships between age, growth, and learning are indicated. Laws which determine learning in older children are outlined.

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director

Arnold Gesell

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:11:07:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1934

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