Priya Sharma, Ph.D. — Educational Psychologist & Head of Assessment Development

Priya Sharma, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist and Head of Assessment Development at Cogn-IQ. She serves as contributing editor on the technical manuals for all seven Cogn-IQ cognitive assessments (JCTI, IAW, JCCES, JCFS, JCWS, GIE, WN), overseeing test development standards, norming procedures, and documentation quality. Her broader research focuses on how standardized cognitive assessments can be used more effectively to support diverse learners, and on translating cognitive science findings into evidence-based educational practices. Her work spans child cognitive development, the impact of environmental and socioeconomic factors on learning outcomes, and the design of interventions that bridge the gap between psychometric research and classroom application. ORCID: 0000-0001-8606-4520

ORCID: 0000-0001-8606-4520

Role: Head of Assessment Development, Cogn-IQ

Assessment Development

As Head of Assessment Development at Cogn-IQ, Priya serves as contributing editor on the technical manuals for all seven cognitive assessments in the Cogn-IQ battery — the JCTI, IAW, JCCES, JCFS, JCWS, GIE, and WN — overseeing test development standards, norming procedures, and documentation quality.

Research Interests

  • Child cognitive development and early intervention
  • Evidence-based educational practices and learning science
  • Environmental and socioeconomic influences on cognitive outcomes
  • Psychometric methods for diverse learner populations
  • Bridging research and classroom application

Articles on PsychoLogic

Priya has authored 37 articles on child development, educational psychology, and environmental influences on cognition:

Environmental and Socioeconomic Influences on Cognition (9)

Mediterranean Diet and Brain Health: Can Food Make You Smarter? (2026)

Does Cannabis Lower Your IQ? What the Latest Research Shows (2026)

Gender Differences in Early Education Impacts on Cognitive Outcomes (2024)

Shaping Hierarchical Cognitive Abilities (2024)

Assessing Air Pollution’s Impact on Health and Cognitive Function (2022)

Responsive Caregiving and Learning Opportunities: Impact on Human Capital (2020)

The Impact of Maternal Vitamin D Levels on Neurocognitive Development (2020)

Maternal Obesity and Child Cognitive Outcomes (2019)

The Impact of Family Size on Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Development (2016)

Educational Psychology and Interventions (7)

The Science of Why Some Kids Learn Faster Than Others (2026)

Growth Mindset: Does It Actually Work? What the Meta-Analyses Show (2026)

The Role of Self-Control Strategies in SAT Outcomes (2022)

How Education Can Improve Intelligence (2018)

The Impact of Growth Mind-Set Interventions on Academic Achievement (2018)

How Mental Arithmetic Affects High School Math Performance (2013)

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Cognitive Abilities in Writing Achievement (2008)

Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment (17)

Does Birth Order Affect Intelligence? What Large-Scale Studies Reveal (2026)

Premature Birth and IQ: What Research Says About Long-Term Cognitive Outcomes (2026)

How Your Diet During Pregnancy Affects Your Baby’s Brain Development (2026)

Does Breastfeeding Make Kids Smarter? A Critical Look at the Evidence (2026)

Screen Time and Children’s Intelligence: What the Research Actually Shows (2026)

Sensorimotor Variability and Early Cognition (2024)

The Role of Maternal Milk Feeding in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes (2022)

Impact of Digital Media on Children’s Intelligence (2022)

Screen Time and Cognitive Outcomes in Extremely Preterm Children (2021)

Cognitive Development in Individuals Born Small for Gestational Age (2021)

Impact of Very Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight on Adult IQ (2021)

Impact of Early SSRI Treatment on Cognitive and Brain Development in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (2021)

Impact of Cannabis Use on IQ Decline in Youth (2021)

The Benefits of Midday Napping for Children’s Development (2019)

Cognitive Abilities, Not Math Skills, Predict Wealth for Preterm Adults (2019)

How Preterm Birth Influences Recognition Processes (2014)

How Early Nutrition Shapes Cognitive Outcomes in Children (2013)

Genetics and Cognitive Abilities (1)

Shaping Hierarchical Cognitive Abilities (2024)

Statistical Methods and Data Analysis (2)

Assessing Missing Data Handling Methods in Sparse Educational Datasets (2020)

Analyzing the Item Structure of the General Knowledge Subtest in the Jouve-Cerebrals Crystallized Educational Scale (JCCES) Using Multidimensional Scaling (2010)

Psychological Measurement and Testing (1)

Relationship between Jouve Cerebrals Crystallized Educational Scale (JCCES) Crystallized Educational Index (CEI) and Cognitive and Academic Measures (2010)

Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence (2)

Gender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes (2010)

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Cognitive Abilities in Writing Achievement (2008)

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