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From baby scientists to a science of social learning

By Andrew Meltzoff

- More than 2 years ago

Developmental psychologist Andrew Meltzoff codirects the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. In the July 17 Science , Meltzoff and his colleagues published a paper titled “Foundations for a New Science of Learning.” Meltzoff recently spoke with Science News writer Bruce Bower.

What does the science of learning tell us about the nature of intelligence?

ANDREW MELTZOFF “Having a mentor can change a child’s, and an adult’s, social identity.”