Emotions and development in preschoolers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how emotions and thinking skills develop in children aged 3 to 6 who go to preschool. The goal is to understand what affects a child's growth and to find better ways to support them.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 6 years old.
- Child attends preschool.
- A parent or guardian agrees to let the child join and signs a form.
- Child can take part in standard tests with a psychologist.
- No serious medical or sensory problems that would make testing difficult.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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