Abstract
The stability of EEG was examined in infants of depressed (BDI > 16) and non-depressed mothers (BDI < 9) from 3 months to 3 years. Of the 32 infants seen at 3 months, 15 were seen again at 3 years of age. Seven of the eight children who had exhibited right frontal EEG asymmetry as infants still showed that EEG asymmetry pattern at the 3 year visit. Children with right frontal EEG asymmetry at 3 years were observed to be more inhibited during an exploratory play task, and children of depressed versus non-depressed mothers were less empathetic during simulated maternal distress.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-70 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Child Psychiatry and Human Development |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- EEG Asymmetry
- Empathy
- Inhibition
- Maternal Depression
- Stability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology