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How Preterm Birth Influences Recognition Processes
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

How Preterm Birth Influences Recognition Processes

The study by Kipp et al. (2015) investigates how children born preterm process recognition memory. By examining both familiarity- and recollection-based retrieval, the research provides valuable insights into the cognitive differences associated with prematurity and its impact on hippocampal development. Background Prematurity is often linked to reduced hippocampal volume, which …

A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
Cognitive Aging and Decline

A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment

Bredesen’s 2014 study introduces an innovative approach to addressing cognitive decline, particularly in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. This research explores a multi-modal therapeutic framework called Metabolic Enhancement for Neurodegeneration (MEND), highlighting its potential to improve cognitive abilities in early-stage cases. The findings are promising yet warrant further investigation to …

Nutrition and Neurodevelopment: Insights from the NUTRIMENTHE Project
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

How Early Nutrition Shapes Cognitive Outcomes in Children

Anjos et al. (2013) examine how early nutrition influences cognitive and behavioral development in children. The study highlights the connection between maternal diet during pregnancy and the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of offspring. By focusing on specific nutrients and the holistic impact of nutrition, this research contributes to an evolving understanding …

An alternative Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) factor structure of the WAIS-IV: Age invariance of an alternative model for ages 70–90.
Psychological Measurement and Testing

An alternative Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) factor structure of the WAIS-IV

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) is widely recognized as one of the most utilized intelligence tests for adults. While previous studies have examined the test’s structure using the Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) model, individuals aged 70 and older have often been excluded due to the absence of supplemental subtests in …

Brain Mechanisms and Mathematical Performance: Insights from Mental Arithmetic
Educational Psychology and Interventions

How Mental Arithmetic Affects High School Math Performance

Price, Mazzocco, and Ansari (2013) conducted a study to investigate the brain mechanisms involved in mental arithmetic and their connection to high school math performance. By examining brain activity during single-digit calculations, the researchers highlighted how specific neural patterns relate to mathematical competence, measured through PSAT math scores. This work …

Sex Differences in Technical Aptitude: Insights from Schmidt’s Study
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Gender Differences in Technical Aptitude

Frank L. Schmidt’s 2011 article provides an in-depth examination of the observed differences between males and females in technical aptitude. The study attributes these differences to variations in experience and interest in technical domains rather than inherent differences in general mental ability (GMA). Through four predictive tests backed by a …

Optimizing Item Parameter Estimation for the Generalized Graded Unfolding Model
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Optimizing Item Parameter Estimation for the Generalized Graded Unfolding Model

Roberts and Thompson (2011) conducted a thorough analysis of item parameter estimation methods within the Generalized Graded Unfolding Model (GGUM). Their work focused on the performance of the Marginal Maximum A Posteriori (MMAP) procedure compared to other approaches, including Marginal Maximum Likelihood (MML) and Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). By …

Processing Speed and Intelligence: Examining the Connection
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Exploring the Dynamics of Speed and Intelligence

Chew’s study investigates the link between information processing speed and intelligence by utilizing elementary cognitive tasks (ECTs) as a measurement tool. The findings reveal a consistent negative correlation between reaction times on ECTs and intelligence scores, particularly as task complexity increases. This article unpacks these findings and their implications for …

The Relationship Between SAT Scores and General Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

The Relationship Between SAT Scores and General Cognitive Ability

Frey and Detterman (2004) conducted an influential study examining the relationship between the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and general cognitive ability (g). Their research sought to determine the degree to which SAT scores reflect g and assess the test’s potential use as a premorbid measure of intelligence. The findings provided …

Dissecting Cognitive Measures in Reasoning and Language
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Dissecting Cognitive Measures in Reasoning and Language

Examining Cognitive Dimensions Through the Jouve-Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the SAT This study investigates the dimensions of general reasoning ability (gθ) by analyzing data from the Jouve-Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the Scholastic Assessment Test-Recentered (SAT). Focusing on the Mathematical and Verbal subscales of the SAT, the …