Neural Basis of Scale Errors in Young Children

ABSTRACT

In this study, we examined whether 2-and 3-year-old children exhibited activation in the dorsolateral and ventrolateral prefrontal regions while engaging in a tool-based scale error task as measured by near-infrared spectroscopy. Results revealed no significant differences in the prefrontal activation between children who produced scale errors and those who did not. However, we found significant activations of the prefrontal region during scale error sessions compared to free play sessions. Our results do not deny that the activation of prefrontal regions may, at least in part, be associated with children’s scale error.

Acknowledgement

This research was supported by a grant from CODER (Center of Developmental Education and Research) to the first author (MI) and the JSPS KAKENHI [Grant Number 18H01083] to the second author (YM). We thank the parents and children who participated in this study.

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Funding

This work was supported by the CODER (Center of Developmental Education and Research) and JSPS KAKENHI [18H01083].