EJ646501
UD523634
Title: School Readiness: Integrating Cognition and Emotion in a Neurobiological
Conceptualization of Children's Functioning at School Entry.Author(s): Blair, Clancy
Source: American Psychologist, v57 n2 p111-27 Feb 2002
Publication Date: 2002
ISSN: 0003-066X
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Journal Announcement: CIJSEP2002
Examines the construct of emotionality, developmental relations between cognition
and emotion, and neural plasticity and frontal cortical functioning. Proposes
a developmental neurobiological model of self-regulation skills development, noting
implications for children's school readiness. Suggests direct links among emotionality,
use-dependent synaptic stabilization related to the prefrontal cortex, development
of executive function abilities, and academic and social competence. (Contains
references.) (SM)
Descriptors: *Child Development; *Cognitive
Processes; *Developmental Stages; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education;
*Emotional Response; Neuropsychology; *School
Readiness
Identifiers:
Brain Development; Emotions; *Self Regulation
