A longitudinal study in the Netherlands found that infants who displayed greater curiosity at 8 months of age tended to have higher IQ scores at 3.5 years of age. However, this association was present ...

A new research lab, sponsored by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, will soon open to help scientists learn more about cognition, language, and perception ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Infant object individuation refers to the emerging capacity of young children to distinguish one physical object from another, a foundational element in early cognitive development. From their first ...

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In a recent study posted to the PsyArXiv* preprint server, researchers explored the impact of restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the cognitive ability of face ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today, "Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

Are you concerned about how much your child naps? Or maybe they don't nap enough? A study from the U.K.'s University of East Anglia shows that children's sleep needs are closely linked to their ...