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Testing Metaphors for Key Concepts in Early Childhood Development

This study reports on the development and testing of explanatory metaphors that translate the science of early childhood development into language that is more accessible to the public and policymakers.
Author(s)
Axel Aubrun, Joseph Grady
Published
January 9, 2003
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This study reports on the development and testing of explanatory metaphors, like Brain Architecture and Toxic Stress, that translate complex science into language that is accessible to the public and policymakers.

Issues
Child and Adolescent Development Families Health

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