Individual differences in ERP measures of executive function in early childhood: Relation to low-risk preterm birth and parent-reported behavior.

ABSTRACT: Although behavioral studies have demonstrated that executive function (EF) develops rapidly during early childhood, few studies have investigated neural systems supporting EF during the preschool years. These systems are sensitive to variations in children's early life experiences, including preterm birth. The current study collected behavioral and event related potential (ERP) data during an EF task (directional Stroop) in a sample of 150 full-term and low-risk preterm children aged 4-years. Children's IQ and processing speed (WPPSI-III), and parent report of EF (BRIEF-P), were also measured. Forty-nine children born full-term and 43 low-risk preterm children provided useable ERP data. Similar to prior studies with adults and older children, preschool-aged children showed modulation of ER

SUBMITTER: Hodel AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8135255 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature