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Relations between brain and cognitive development.

K W Fischer

    Child Development
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    New research on rhesus monkey cortical development reveals concurrent cortical synaptogenesis may underpin infant cognitive capacities. This finding supports a model linking brain changes to developmental milestones in infancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Primatology

    Background:

    • Cortical development is crucial for cognitive maturation.
    • Understanding primate brain development offers insights into human development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate concurrent cortical synaptogenesis in rhesus monkeys.
    • To explore the relationship between brain development and cognitive capacities in infancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational studies on rhesus monkey cortical development.
    • Analysis of synaptogenesis patterns.
    • Correlation of electroencephalogram (EEG) changes with behavioral development.

    Main Results:

    • Concurrent cortical synaptogenesis observed in rhesus monkeys.

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  • Developmental pattern aligns with a model of brain-behavior relations.
  • EEG changes correlate with specific developmental levels in infancy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Concurrent synaptogenesis provides a foundation for infant cognitive development.
    • Synchronous developmental discontinuities in brain and behavior mark emergence of developmental levels.
    • Research methods exist to pinpoint developmental discontinuities.