Ghassabian et al. (2023) provide a detailed analysis of the relationship between prenatal exposure to phthalates and its potential effects on brain development and cognitive outcomes in children. Using data from the Generation R study, the research explores how exposure during pregnancy may influence brain volume and IQ scores in …
This review examines the findings of Sauce, Liebherr, Judd, and Klingberg (2022) on how digital media influences cognitive development in children. By incorporating genetic data and controlling for socioeconomic factors, the study offers an evidence-based approach to understanding the effects of screen time, video gaming, and social interactions on intelligence …
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 …
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 …
McDermott et al. (2019) conducted a longitudinal study examining how childhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with structural brain development. By analyzing over 1,200 MRI scans from youth aged 5 to 25 years, the researchers explored connections between SES and the anatomy of the brain, offering important insights into cognitive …
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 …
