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The attention of the little preschooler (3-4 years) and his cognitive abilities

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  • Claudia Sălceanu

    (Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences)

  • Nicoleta Iordache

    (Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences)

  • Sanda Petroiu (Radu)

    (Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences)

  • Melis Portakal

    (Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences)

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to find out whether cognitive abilities in 3-4 year-old preschoolers correlate with visual attention. Cognitive abilities involve the activities which are necessary in mental processing of information. 44 children from two kindergardens in Constanta were tested. Testing revealed that all 5 dimensions (attention, memory, categorization, problem planning and problem solving, language - comprehension and expression), cognitive abilities correlate positively with visual attention. As a result of the research, differences were also found between how these abilities are appreciated by the teacher and by the parents. Another difference found was by gender.

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  • Claudia Sălceanu & Nicoleta Iordache & Sanda Petroiu (Radu) & Melis Portakal, 2015. "The attention of the little preschooler (3-4 years) and his cognitive abilities," BlackSea Journal of Psychology, Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, vol. 6(1), pages 1-31, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:bseaps:v:6:y:2015:i:1:p:1-31
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    cognitive abilities; visual attention; kindergardens;
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