![]() ![]() The traditional view is that early-life adversity, in general, causes cognitive impairment (Ellis, Bianchi, Griskevicius, & Frankenhuis, 2017 Frankenhuis & de Weerth, 2013). Prevailing models of early adversity on cognitive development Here, we examine, for the first time, whether Nigerian children raised under such adverse condition show cognitive deficits in one or multiple domains of executive functioning. Both institutionalization and foster care are common in Nigeria, as high poverty rate and high teenage pregnancy rates have led to an increase in the number of children who cannot grow up with their biological parents (Eseadi, Onwuasonya, Ugwuanyi, Ugwu, & Achagh, 2015). These factors may compromise brain development and result in cognitive and behavioural difficulties later on. poor prenatal and postnatal care, frequent caregiver transitions) at an early time of their life (Merz et al., 2016). orphanages) or foster family homes have been exposed to (mental) health risks (e.g. Many children who live in institutional homes (e.g. Working for the future: parentally deprived Nigerian Children have enhanced working memory abilityīy Nweze Introduction Background of the studyĮarly parental deprivation has been associated with enduring impairment in cognitive abilities (Merz, Harlé, Noble, & McCall, 2016). This study provides further evidence that exposure to early adversity does not necessarily impair cognitive functions but can even enhance it under some conditions and in some domains. In Nigeria, underprivileged children may need to rely to a larger extent on working memory abilities to attain success through academic work. We interpret the enhanced working memory ability of the deprived group as a correlate of its ecological relevance. Conversely, the deprived group performed significantly better than the nondeprived group in the working memory task. Results showed that the deprived and nondeprived group did not significantly differ in their performance on set-shifting and inhibition tasks. We used a multifaceted neurocognitive test battery for the assessment of inhibition, set-shifting and working memory. MethodsĬognitive performance was compared between 53 deprived children who currently live in institutional homes and foster families and 51 nondeprived control participants. We set out to test this hypothesis by examining cognitive functions in parentally deprived children in Nigeria. In contrast, an emerging evolutionary–developmental model argues that individuals exposed to early-life stress may have improved cognitive abilities that are adapted to harsh environments. For a work around click here.The dominant view based on the deficit model of developmental psychopathology is that early adverse rearing impairs cognition. Java is currently making it difficult to run web apps. If you have a request of an experiment you would like to see added sooner let me know and I will try to accomodate your request. #Digit span psychology lab report trial#These experiments, initially will have fewer options, but they will also have several featuers, like graphs with error bars and the ability to plot trial data, not present in these experiments. When added, they will be put on this list. I am currently beginning develoment of JavaScript versions of these experiments. NOTE: The java version of the experiments will no longer be supported but they will still be online. If I add your suggested variable, I will acknowledge you on If you have any suggestions for variables that you would like me to add to myĮmail me. I will add instructions pages when I get. Their being web deliverable and that the parameters of the experiment can beĪdjusted by you. What is unique about these is the combination of There are many sets of cognitive psychologyĮxperiment available. ![]() Here is a small set of experiments designed for myĬognitive psychology class. Poggendorff Illusion ( Old Java Version).Krantz, Hanover Stroop Experiment ( Old Java Version) ![]() Cognition Laboratory Experiments Cognition ![]()
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