Beyond the dyad: how do cognitive representations of social networks develop?
Beyond the dyad: how do cognitive representations of social networks develop?
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Original abstract
Abstract Thomas’ paper provides a compelling account of the nature and development of mental representations of social relationships. Understandably, it focuses on dyadic and triadic relationships. We emphasize the need to elucidate the development of another key component of humans’ understanding of social relationships: “stitching together” knowledge of social ties into representations of social networks that shape one’s thoughts and actions.