In this introduction to the special issue ‘Dynamic aspects of cognitive development and learning’ we emphasize the current need for studies that address, in depth, the dynamic aspects of cognitive development and learning. ...

Dementia causes massive cognitive, affective, and social impairment as well as concomitant functional decline. Cognitive interventions, together with pharmacological treatments, are acknowledged as important tools to delay ...

This work presents the information resulting from our studies regarding the effects of socioeconomic status( SES)on executive functions (EF). In the same context,we set out a proposal for cognitive intervention to strenrthen ...

Several cognitive tests have been developed to evaluate specific aspects of human and animal learning and memory. These tests have been used for early detection of cognitive deficits and to monitor the treatment of dogs ...

INTRODUCTION: The evaluation of cognitive impairment in adulthood merits attention in societies in transition and especially in people with chronic diseases. Screening tools available for clinical practice and epidemiological ...

Severe disabled children have little chance of environmental and social exploration and discovery, and due this lack of interaction and independency, it may lead to an idea that they are unable to do anything by themselves. ...

The mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a compromise of language, thought, perception, attention, memory and executive functions and also leads to changes in behavior that result in performance loss of both activities of ...