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January 2012 PMID 22307596

Infants deploy selective attention to the mouth of a talking face when learning speech.

David J Lewkowicz, Amy M Hansen-Tift

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Across the discussions, users highlight the importance of visual attention in speech learning, with phrases like 'this makes sense' and references to multiple studies emphasizing its significance. The tone combines curiosity, support, and some calls for correction of misinformation, reflecting both engagement and the potential for influence.

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Most discussions recognize and endorse the findings of the publication, with some explicitly stating that the research makes sense or aligns with existing understanding.

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The discussions reflect a high level of interest, with many posts referring to multiple studies and emphasizing the significance of the findings.

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The discussions suggest the research could influence perceptions or practices related to infant speech learning and attention, but the overall perceived impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Infants initially focus on the mouth of a talking face to learn speech sounds, shifting their attention from the eyes to the mouth between 4 and 8 months of age, regardless of language.
  • By around 12 months, infants start to shift their attention back to the eyes when listening to native language, but not to nonnative language, reflecting increased language expertise and perceptual narrowing.
  • These findings suggest that developing speech production skills depends on changes in what infants focus on visually during speech, influenced by their early language experiences.
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Michael Hettrick
@HettrickMichael · X

This makes sense, as we know that children learn to speak by watching the mouth of the speaker. Blocking the view of the mouth would obviously impede this: https://t.co/BGgmB0aIKA

Nov 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,829 followers View post →
プランデミック | 医療専制政治から脱却を！
@plandemic_media · X

致命的です。海外では発達障害が顕著化してます。生後4カ月以降、会話を学ぶ時に乳児は言語に関係なく目より口に注意を向ける。 https://t.co/y3wp45aef1 https://t.co/Ha4HriiEqX

Apr 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,172 followers View post →
noiusa
@sm4ITZeUOhvwFIu · X

気になってたベビーちゃんのマスク外し減少の件について ヒント探し Infants deploy selective attention to the mouth of a talking face when learning speech | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/YqrTpqh0bg

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 370 followers View post →
Ricks1016
@ErikaJK1016 · X

@classicalfan @benryanwriter https://t.co/8Da97amS3E

Aug 29, 2022 · 1 like · 34 followers View post →
The Elyza Rose
@ElyzaRose2021 · X

@AmerAcadPeds https://t.co/LZBzgvRYxt

Aug 30, 2022 · 955 followers View post →
to be or not to be
@HandsMerch · X

@AmerAcadPeds https://t.co/vh1tPLr0JB here is just one of many studies out there. Erase your thread as it is Misinformation

Aug 28, 2022 · 711 followers View post →

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Finwë
@SmithWinstonIng · X

@DavskiZ @hivernante @LP_LaPresse https://t.co/1c0BkMjc8n

Dec 17, 2022 · 69 followers View post →
Michael Hettrick
@HettrickMichael · X

This makes sense, as we know that children learn to speak by watching the mouth of the speaker. Blocking the view of the mouth would obviously impede this: https://t.co/BGgmB0aIKA

Nov 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,829 followers View post →
noiusa
@sm4ITZeUOhvwFIu · X

気になってたベビーちゃんのマスク外し減少の件について ヒント探し Infants deploy selective attention to the mouth of a talking face when learning speech | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/YqrTpqh0bg

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 370 followers View post →
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@brailemom @njdotcom https://t.co/qrX1Yhg5ef

Sep 15, 2022 · 101 followers View post →
The Elyza Rose
@ElyzaRose2021 · X

@AmerAcadPeds https://t.co/LZBzgvRYxt

Aug 30, 2022 · 955 followers View post →
Karen Staples
@karenyann · X

https://t.co/ZUlz0RrzwH

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Ricks1016
@ErikaJK1016 · X

@classicalfan @benryanwriter https://t.co/8Da97amS3E

Aug 29, 2022 · 1 like · 34 followers View post →
to be or not to be
@HandsMerch · X

@AmerAcadPeds https://t.co/vh1tPLr0JB here is just one of many studies out there. Erase your thread as it is Misinformation

Aug 28, 2022 · 711 followers View post →
Ricks1016
@ErikaJK1016 · X

@cvi81 @OnAdvocate @RichardBethell @DoctorNatasha Except it's not even "likely". Here are two studies. https://t.co/q9U9hfNSwm https://t.co/chfZhlKDmg

Aug 24, 2022 · 34 followers View post →
プランデミック | 医療専制政治から脱却を！
@plandemic_media · X

致命的です。海外では発達障害が顕著化してます。生後4カ月以降、会話を学ぶ時に乳児は言語に関係なく目より口に注意を向ける。 https://t.co/y3wp45aef1 https://t.co/Ha4HriiEqX

Apr 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,172 followers View post →
Pure blood
@im_not_that_bot · X

@percytheparrot @AndrewYesudian @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/BqswMwwtl2

Mar 4, 2022 · 26 followers View post →