Eye-blink rate offers a window into executive function and prefrontal development in early childhood

Executive function encompasses a suite of cognitive processes that enable individuals to regulate their behavior, thoughts and emotions. These skills are essential for tasks such as following instructions, controlling impulses and adapting to changing situations. Early childhood is a critical period for the development of executive function, and differences in these abilities have been linked to future academic success, social competence and long-term health and life outcomes.

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