Just like economic inequality, social class disparities have a profound effect on society. It’s like comparing the distribution of wealth to the differences in social cognition. Addressing these differences is a priority across various aspects of life, from healthcare to academia. Interestingly, these disparities can be observed even before children start school, and it’s believed that variations in cognitive skills, such as working memory and executive functioning, play a role. But this research goes beyond just cognitive deficits. It explores how social class shapes social cognition. By understanding how social class influences the way people think about and respond to others, we can gain insights into the complexities of socioeconomic disparities and potentially develop targeted interventions to bridge these gaps. To learn more about this fascinating study, check out the full article!
Economic inequality is a global crisis. The poorest half of the global population owns only 2% of world wealth [1], and addressing social class-based differences remains a top policy objective with respect to nearly every consequential life outcome from healthcare [2,3] to academia [4–6]. Of interest in the current work, social class-based differences in academic outcomes emerge before school entry, and differences in basic cognitive skills such as working memory (see Glossary) and executive functioning are cited as potential mechanisms [7].
Dr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of human capabilities and understanding.
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