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The Long-term Impact of Being Born Small for Gestational Age on Cognitive Performance
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

Cognitive Development in Individuals Born Small for Gestational Age

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 …

White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Performance
Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Function

White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Performance

Holleran et al. (2020) investigated the relationship between white matter microstructure and cognitive ability in patients with schizophrenia and healthy individuals. Drawing on data from the ENIGMA Consortium, the study analyzed how global and regional white matter connectivity relates to cognitive performance, offering a comprehensive perspective on the structural underpinnings …

Dissecting Cognition: Spatial vs. Abstract Reasoning
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Dissecting Cognition: Spatial vs. Abstract Reasoning

Research into cognitive testing often aims to clarify the underlying structures of intelligence. This study analyzed data from the Jouve Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the General Ability Measure for Adults (GAMA) to identify two distinct factors influencing reasoning abilities: spatial-temporal reasoning and abstract reasoning. Using data from 118 …

The Link Between Dysphoria and Memory
Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Function

The Link Between Dysphoria and Memory

Hubbard et al. (2015) examined the relationship between dysphoria and working memory (WM) capacity, focusing on how depressive thoughts influence cognitive performance. Their findings provide important insights into how mood-congruent processing may interfere with goal-oriented tasks, highlighting potential reasons for memory and concentration difficulties often reported by individuals with depressive …

ender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Gender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes

This study examines how educational attainment and gender intersect to influence performance on the Jouve Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI). By analyzing a diverse group of 251 individuals, the research highlights how cognitive performance varies across different stages of education and between genders. Background The JCTI has been widely used …