forbidden experiment
An experiment where an infant is isolated from the normal use of language in an…An experiment where an infant is isolated from the normal use of language in an attempt to discover the fundamental character of human nature or the origin of language.
Meaning
1 sensesAn experiment where an infant is isolated from the normal use of language in an attempt to discover the fundamental character of human nature or the origin of language.
Origin
So called because ethical guidelines would forbid it. Coined by American scholar Roger ShaSo called because ethical guidelines would forbid it. Coined by American scholar Roger Shattuck.
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