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“Adults often assume that most learning is the result of teaching and that exploratory, spontaneous learning is unusual. But actually, spontaneous learning is more fundamental.”

Quote by Alison Gopnik

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Alison Gopnik is a distinguished writer and psychologist specializing in developmental psychology, with a focus on child development and the science of learning. Born on June 16, 1955, she has made substantial contributions to the field of developmental psychology, offering insights into how children learn and think. more

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