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Study Reveals Trauma's Impact on Children's Brain Function

11/9/2025

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A Neuropsychologia study by Zinia Pervin and colleagues shows trauma-exposed children have distinct brain activity affecting attention and impulse control.
The study involved 65 children aged 9 to 15 who completed tasks while brain activity was monitored.
High-trauma children showed reduced neural responses in executive function areas, implying less resource allocation during attention.
Differences in response timing varied by sex, with boys delaying and girls showing faster reactions.

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A Neuropsychologia study by Zinia Pervin and colleagues shows trauma-exposed children have distinct brain activity affecting attention and impulse control.
The study involved 65 children aged 9 to 15 who completed tasks while brain activity was monitored.
High-trauma children showed reduced neural responses in executive function areas, implying less resource allocation during attention.
Differences in response timing varied by sex, with boys delaying and girls showing faster reactions.