Human memory, as a product of the mind and brain, is inherently private and personal. Yet,
arising from the interaction between the organism and its ecology in the course of phylogeny …

Abstract The Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS) is a widely used measure of executive
function in children. In the standard version, children are shown cards depicting objects that …

All countries distinguish between minors and adults for various legal purposes. Recent US
Supreme Court cases concerning the legal status of juveniles have consulted psychological …

A concern for fairness is a fundamental and universal element of morality. To examine the
extent to which cultural norms are integrated into fairness cognitions and influence social …

Morality is an evolved aspect of human nature, yet is heavily influenced by cultural
environment. This developmental study adopted an integrative approach by combining …

Self-regulation is a complex multidimensional construct which has been approached mainly
in Western cultural contexts. The present contribution examines the importance of …

Increasing evidence suggests that cultural influences on brain activity are associated with
multiple cognitive and affective processes. These findings prompt an integrative framework …

Cognitive flexibility, the adaptation of representations and responses to new task demands,
improves dramatically in early childhood. It is unclear, however, whether flexibility is a …

Although Asian preschoolers acquire executive functions (EFs) earlier than their Western
counterparts, little is known about whether this advantage persists into later childhood and …

A systematic review was conducted to gain a more nuanced understanding of similarities
and distinctions across countries in the development of executive functions (EF). The review …