Children aged 8 and 12 learn differently: the former learn the material better when they are praised, the latter when they are pointed out mistakes.
Children aged 8 and 12 learn differently: the former learn the material better when they are praised, the latter when they are pointed out to mistakes, — this is the conclusion of neuropsychologists at the University of Leiden (Holland). The participants in the experiment (children aged 8–9 and 11–12) were performing tasks at the time of their brain scan. It turned out that in 8–9-year-olds, the approval of the result of the work (“Well done!”) Stimulates further interest in it. 12-year-olds, on the other hand, prefer to hear a credible (albeit negative) assessment and clear analysis, which helps them figure out where and why a mistake was made. According to study leader psychologist Eveline Crone (Eveline Crone), younger students hear praise in words of support («You did the right thing») and a hint («Keep it up»). By the age of 11–12, experience accumulates and the brain matures so much that a teenager is already able to constructively perceive criticism. However, there are areas in our brain (basal ganglia) that always respond to positive information, so approval is useful at any age!