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David Barner is a Professor with research interests in language, thought, and conceptual development, focusing on case studies related to number, time, space, and logical reasoning. His work adopts a cross-cultural approach, engaging in studies across regions including India, Japan, Latin America, China, and Eastern Europe. He has published numerous papers that contribute to the understanding of how children develop numerical and conceptual reasoning. Some selected publications include 'Building a Mental Timeline: Flexibility and Conventionality in Children's Linear Representations of Time' (Developmental Science), 'Infinity: Counting Procedures Precede Learning the Logic of Natural Numbers' (Cognitive Psychology), and 'Core Knowledge and Conceptual Change' published by Oxford University Press. Through his scholarly work, Barner seeks to bridge the gaps between language development and cognitive processes, providing insights into the ways children and adults perceive and reason about the world around them.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).