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Blinking preschoolers may switch mental rules more easily, study finds
Original: Psychology says preschoolers who blink more often may switch mental rules more easily; a study of 113 Jap
A new study of 113 Japanese preschoolers suggests that children who blink more often may be better at switching between mental rules, a sign of cognitive flexibility. Researchers link blink rate to brain systems involved in shifting attention. The findings could help identify how young children develop executive function and problem-solving skills.
Why now: New research offers a simple physical marker — blink rate — tied to cognitive flexibility in young children, drawing interest from parents and psychologists.
Japanese preschoolersThe Times of India
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- Psychology says preschoolers who blink more often may switch mental rules more easily; a study of 113 Jap · The Times of India
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