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referent

referent In this developmental context, a referent is the word or cue that identifies who information is about, such as a self-pronoun like “you” or another person’s name.

In this developmental context, a referent is the word or cue that identifies who information is about, such as a self-pronoun like “you” or another person’s name. Referent cues can affect how easily children process and keep problem information in mind.