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The development of auditory attention in children
H Gomes1, S Molholm, C Christodoulou
1Department of Psychology, City College of the City University of New York, NY 10031, USA. hilary@balrog.aecom.yu.edu
Frontiers in Bioscience : a Journal and Virtual Library
|March 7, 2000
Summary
This review examines auditory attention development, focusing on stimulus selection crucial for learning. Early infancy shows developmental changes in attention, with later improvements linked to higher cognitive functions.
Area of Science:
- Auditory Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Auditory attention is critical for processing complex auditory environments.
- Understanding its development is key to explaining learning and cognitive maturation.
- Four core components are arousal, orienting, selective, and sustained attention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the developmental trajectory of four key components of auditory attention.
- To highlight the role of stimulus selection processes in auditory attention.
- To identify factors contributing to developmental changes in auditory attention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of developmental studies on auditory attention.
- Analysis of research focusing on stimulus selection mechanisms.
- Synthesis of findings on early infancy and later childhood attention development.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests developmental changes in auditory attention components begin in infancy.
- Stimulus selection processes are fundamental for learning and cognitive development.
- Later improvements in attention are associated with advanced cognitive processes like strategy use and self-regulation.
Conclusions:
- Auditory attention undergoes significant development, particularly in early life.
- Higher cognitive functions play a crucial role in refining attention skills throughout development.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex developmental pathways of auditory attention.