Vohr et al. (2021) conducted a cohort study examining the relationship between screen time and various developmental outcomes in children born extremely preterm (EPT). The findings highlight the influence of high screen time on cognitive, executive, and behavioral functions at school age. This post reviews the study’s context, results, and …
Research by Eves et al. (2020) examines the cognitive outcomes of individuals born small for gestational age (SGA) from infancy to adulthood. The study assesses whether the effects of being SGA differ based on neonatal or fetal growth references. Findings highlight both the cognitive challenges faced by SGA individuals and …
Research by Eves et al. (2021) examines the long-term cognitive outcomes of individuals born very preterm (VPT) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) compared to those born at term. The study uses a comprehensive meta-analysis of individual participant data (IPD) from multiple cohorts to identify factors contributing to differences …
This study by Mancini et al. (2021) examines how early treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) affects cognition and brain development in individuals with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS). This syndrome is associated with a high risk for schizophrenia, making it an important focus for research into psychosis and its …
Moutoussis et al. (2021) introduce “decision acuity” as a measurable cognitive construct distinct from intelligence quotient (IQ). Their research investigates how decision acuity relates to mental health, social functioning, and brain connectivity, offering new insights into the interplay between cognition and psychopathology. Background Decision-making has long been recognized as a …
Lenhard and Lenhard (2021) investigate how regression-based continuous norming can enhance the quality of norm scores in psychometric testing. Their study compares semiparametric continuous norming (SPCN) with conventional methods, evaluating performance across a wide range of simulated test conditions and sample sizes. Background Norm scores are crucial in psychological and …
Roozenbeek, Maertens, McClanahan, and van der Linden’s 2021 study examines the methodological factors affecting the effectiveness of the “Bad News” game, an intervention designed to combat misinformation online. The study explores how item and testing effects influence the intervention’s outcomes and assesses its role in building resilience against misinformation. Background …
Corley et al. (2020) present a study examining how dietary patterns influence cognitive function and brain aging in older adults. Using data from the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936, the research identifies associations between two dietary patterns—Mediterranean-style and processed diets—and cognitive performance, as well as structural neuroimaging markers of brain health. …
Power et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining how frequent or dependent cannabis use during youth affects Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. Their findings provide valuable insights into the potential developmental consequences of cannabis exposure during critical cognitive development periods. Background The study focuses on cannabis use …
The study by Trude et al. (2021) examines how responsive caregiving and learning opportunities during early childhood influence the relationship between early adversities and adolescent human capital. Conducted in Brazil and South Africa, this research highlights the protective role of nurturing environments in fostering cognitive and psychosocial development despite early …
