Florencia Torche

  • Prenatal Stress and Cognitive Function: A Natural Experiment

    Prenatal Stress and Cognitive Function: A Natural Experiment

    It is well-documented that stress can jeopardize prenatal development. In fact, past studies have found a negative correlation between the amount of stress a mother experiences during pregnancy and the future cognitive abilities of her child. Since a child’s cognitive abilities can heavily influence his or her life outcomes, it…