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Growth Patterns of Neuropsychological Functions in Indian Children

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00240

Authors: Bhoomika R. Kar, Shobini L. Rao, B. A. Chandramouli, K. Thennarasu

Institutions: University of Allahabad, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Language: English

Topic: Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology

Subfield: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801