Verbal and Nonverbal Predictors of Executive Function in Early Childhood
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| Title: | Verbal and Nonverbal Predictors of Executive Function in Early Childhood |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stephens, Rebecca L. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Cognition and Development. 2018 19(2):182-200. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institutes of Health (DHHS) |
| Contract Number: | MH064065 MH070890 HD053000 T32MH106440 T32HD07376 K01MH099411 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Predictor Variables, Executive Function, Young Children, Cognitive Ability, Motor Development, Children, Intelligence Tests, Longitudinal Studies, Child Development, Short Term Memory, Correlation, Statistical Analysis, Scores |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Mullen Scales of Early Learning, Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15248372.2018.1439493 |
| ISSN: | 1524-8372 |
| Abstract: | The study of executive function (EF) has become increasingly popular in multiple areas of research. A wealth of evidence has supported the value of EF in shaping notable outcomes across typical and atypical development; however, little evidence has supported the cognitive contributors to early EF development. The current study used data from a large longitudinal sample of healthy children to investigate the differential influence of verbal and nonverbal cognition on later EF. Participants were assessed at 2 years of age using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, and Mullen scores were used to calculate nonverbal and verbal developmental quotients. Executive function was measured at 6 years using assessments from the Stanford-Binet, Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function. Results suggested that early nonverbal cognition was a better predictor of 6-year EF as measured by task-based laboratory assessments, whereas verbal cognition was a better predictor of parent-reported EF. Findings are discussed in regard to EF development and characteristics of EF measurement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 82 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1177251 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The study of executive function (EF) has become increasingly popular in multiple areas of research. A wealth of evidence has supported the value of EF in shaping notable outcomes across typical and atypical development; however, little evidence has supported the cognitive contributors to early EF development. The current study used data from a large longitudinal sample of healthy children to investigate the differential influence of verbal and nonverbal cognition on later EF. Participants were assessed at 2 years of age using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, and Mullen scores were used to calculate nonverbal and verbal developmental quotients. Executive function was measured at 6 years using assessments from the Stanford-Binet, Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function. Results suggested that early nonverbal cognition was a better predictor of 6-year EF as measured by task-based laboratory assessments, whereas verbal cognition was a better predictor of parent-reported EF. Findings are discussed in regard to EF development and characteristics of EF measurement. |
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| ISSN: | 1524-8372 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15248372.2018.1439493 |
