Growth Patterns of Neuropsychological Functions in Indian Children

Frontiers in Psychology

Bhoomika R. Kar¹ 

关键词: cognitive development;    growth patterns;    non-linear growth models;    neuropsychological measures;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00240

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

We investigated age-related differences in neuropsychological performance in 400 Indian school children (5–15 years of age). Functions of motor speed, attention, executive functions, visuospatial functions, comprehension, learning, and memory were examined. Growth curve analysis was performed. Different growth models fitted different cognitive functions. Neuropsychological task performance improved slowly between 5 and 7 years, moderately between 8 and 12 years and slowly between 13 and 15 years of age. The overall growth patterns of neuropsychological functions in Indian children have been discussed with the findings reported on American children. The present work describes non-linear, heterogeneous, and protracted age trends of neuropsychological functions in Indian children and adolescents.

【 授权许可】

CC BY