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#856 Frank Keil: The Development of Causal Thinking, Explanation, and the Institution of Science

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Mechanistic Thinking and its Development

This chapter explores the development of mechanistic thinking, from a natural inclination in children to a nuanced understanding of mechanisms. It discusses how mechanistic thinking relates to causal thinking and how children distinguish between mechanisms and functions. The chapter also touches on the impact of technology on children's understanding of mechanisms.

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