Study of the Day: Babies Won't Mimic People That They Don't Trust
New research suggests that infants just a little over a year old can tell credible sources from dubious ones, and this informs their decisions. More »
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Hans Villarica writes for and produces The Atlantic's Health channel. His work has appeared in TIME, People Asia, and Fast Company.
New research suggests that infants just a little over a year old can tell credible sources from dubious ones, and this informs their decisions. More »
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