神經科學家及兒科醫師金柏莉‧諾柏，是「嬰兒的最初幾年」研究計畫的領導人：這是前所未有的隨機研究，目標在探究家庭收入是否會改變孩子的認知和情緒發展，及大腦發育。她想要了解：是否能透過直接提供金錢給其家庭，來協助貧窮的孩子？諾柏說：「『嬰兒的腦並非宿命』：如果幼兒的大腦可以改變，那麼任何事情都有可能了。」

家庭收入如何影響幼兒的大腦發育？

Family income is closely tied to the development of children’s brains, especially in regions linked to language and self-control. Among the poorest families, even small increases in income can lead to much larger changes in brain structure. Children in poverty often start kindergarten with cognitive scores 60 percent lower than their more affluent peers. But because the brain is shaped by experience, early interventions and increased resources can unlock potential and support lifelong learning.

Changing Family Income Can Reshape A Child’s Brain And Future

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金柏莉‧諾柏: 家庭收入如何影響幼兒的大腦發育？