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Science News for November 10, 2002


Pre-term infants slower than full-terms at processing information

Pre-terms exhibit significantly slower processing speed at recognizing new faces, a skill linked to intelligence and academic achievement. The study suggests pre-terms' slower processing speed is rooted in infancy and may be related to medical risks such as respiratory distress syndrome.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalDevelopmental Psychology·DateNov 10, 2002