What's the animal?
Lamb-headed cows
Can your child override their autopilot? Find out with the animal stroop.
Activities with your children
We have produced sets of activity cards for parents and carers that are based around psychological research and theory. These are fun things to do together, and help children and adults understand each other better. Download both sets.
Fun activity to find out how far your child can override their brain's natural impulses
This activity is something that you can do with children aged between about 3 and 11 years old. It’s based on a test that psychologists have used to explore children’s inhibitory control. It’s a fun activity to do and it may give you a clearer idea of how your child thinks.
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Content last updated: 12/07/2007
