Environmental contributions to cognitive development: The role of cognitive stimulation

IF 5.7 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL Developmental Review Pub Date : 2024-06-12 DOI:10.1016/j.dr.2024.101135

Divyangana Rakesh , Katie A. McLaughlin , Margaret Sheridan , Kathryn L. Humphreys , Maya L. Rosen

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Abstract

Early environmental experiences influence children’s cognitive and neural development. In particular, cognitive stimulation, defined as environmental inputs that engage the senses and provide learning opportunities for children, fosters acquisition of knowledge across various cognitive domains. Low levels of cognitive stimulation in early life may restrict learning opportunities, contributing to lasting consequences for neural development and later academic and occupational achievement. This review delves into the role of cognitive stimulation in neural development and related cognitive performance, available tools for measuring cognitive stimulation in various settings, and offers insights into future research directions. In addition, variability in cognitive stimulation, often linked to differences in socioeconomic status, may create disparities in children’s access to enriching experiences that provide the foundation for learning. We therefore briefly review the role of socioeconomic status in cognitive stimulation and cognitive development. We also leverage evidence from intervention studies to illustrate the importance of cognitive stimulation for children’s outcomes. Investigating the influence of cognitive stimulation on children’s brain and behavior development is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies to foster the healthy development of all children and unlocking their full potential.

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环境对认知发展的贡献：认知刺激的作用

早期环境体验会影响儿童的认知和神经发育。其中，认知刺激是指能调动儿童感官并为其提供学习机会的环境输入，它能促进儿童获得各个认知领域的知识。生命早期认知刺激水平低可能会限制学习机会，从而对神经发育以及日后的学业和职业成就造成持久影响。本综述深入探讨了认知刺激在神经发育和相关认知表现中的作用、在各种环境中测量认知刺激的可用工具，并对未来的研究方向提出了见解。此外，认知刺激方面的差异往往与社会经济地位的差异有关，这可能会造成儿童在获得为学习奠定基础的丰富经验方面的差异。因此，我们简要回顾了社会经济地位在认知刺激和认知发展中的作用。我们还利用干预研究中的证据来说明认知刺激对儿童成果的重要性。研究认知刺激对儿童大脑和行为发展的影响，对于制定有效的干预策略，促进所有儿童的健康发展和充分挖掘他们的潜能至关重要。

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Developmental Review PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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11.00

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51 days

期刊介绍： Presenting research that bears on important conceptual issues in developmental psychology, Developmental Review: Perspectives in Behavior and Cognition provides child and developmental, child clinical, and educational psychologists with authoritative articles that reflect current thinking and cover significant scientific developments. The journal emphasizes human developmental processes and gives particular attention to issues relevant to child developmental psychology. The research concerns issues with important implications for the fields of pediatrics, psychiatry, and education, and increases the understanding of socialization processes.