Historically, the study of cognition has focused mainly on adults. With the arrival of constructivist theoreticians such as Jean Piaget, cognitive developmental theory became more visible in ...

Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

The related neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin are involved in species-typical behavior, including social recognition behavior, maternal behavior, social bonding, communication, and aggression. A ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...

Mental health outcomes in childhood and adolescence emerge through complex developmental processes shaped by the interaction of biological, psychological, ...

Kettner, V. A., & Carpendale, J. I. M. (2018). From touching to communicating: Forms of index finger use in the development of pointing. Gesture, 17 (2), 245-268 ...