The development of navigation and attentional abilities shapes how children explore naturalistic environments
Qianqian Wan, Nathalie Moriarty, Shea Duarte, Simona Ghetti, Joy J. Geng
This study shows that children explore less comprehensively than adults in large environments due to navigational and attentional limitations that improve with age.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition