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The Development of Implicit Memory From Infancy to Childhood: On Average Performance Levels and Interindividual
Isabel A Vöhringer1, Thorsten Kolling1, Frauke Graf1
1University of Frankfurt.
Child Development
|February 22, 2017
Summary
Implicit memory is stable from 9 months of age in children, with early performance predicting later abilities. This foundational memory skill is present early and shows no age-related improvements from 3 months onward.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Child Development
Background:
- Implicit memory, a non-conscious form of memory, plays a crucial role in early cognitive development.
- Understanding the developmental trajectory of implicit memory in infancy and early childhood is essential for cognitive science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the developmental course and stability of implicit memory from 3 months to 3 years of age.
- To determine if implicit memory performance in infancy predicts later implicit memory abilities.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 134 children.
- Utilized age-appropriate measures to assess implicit memory across different developmental stages.
- Employed structural equation modeling to analyze developmental trends and stability.
Main Results:
- Implicit memory demonstrates stability from 9 months of age onwards.
- Early implicit memory performance reliably predicts later performance.
- Implicit memory is evident from early infancy (3 months) with no significant age-related improvements observed thereafter.
Conclusions:
- Implicit memory is a stable cognitive function established early in development.
- Findings contribute to understanding the neural underpinnings and developmental milestones of implicit memory.
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