System Of Psychological Support Research Articles

Creation of a system of psychological support for schoolchildren and students in order to prevent emotional burnout and reduce the level of suicidal attitudes among teenagers

Relevance The relevance of conducting research in this area is due to the fact that, nowadays burnout syndrome and suicidal mood are observed among a larger number of teenagers, which causes an increase in the level of mental disorders and fatal outcomes by committing suicide among young people. These problems include a complex of special mental disorders.Purpose. The key goal of this article is to highlight the methods and preventive measures of psychological guidance that will reduce the level of occurrence of these problems. The main task is to reveal the concept of emotional burnout and suicidal mood and to identify factors that contribute to the spread of these phenomena.Methodology. Among the methodological approaches thanks to which the main tasks were achieved, it is worth noting the systematic approach, person-oriented, competence-based, informational, activity-based approaches.Results. In the course of this research, problems were identified that lead to the spread of emotional burnout and suicidal moods among students and pupils. It also shows the features of conducting psychological prevention activities with students. It was proven that during the formation of the syndrome of emotional burnout and suicidal moods in students, indicators of emotional detachment, emotional and moral disorientation, experiencing psycho-traumatic circumstances and inadequate emotional and selective response increase. Methodical recommendations aimed at preventing these syndromes were also developed. The article revealed the general principles of the problem of suicidal behaviour, as well as the main signs of suicidal tendencies of teenagers.Conclusions. The practical value of the considered main components of socio-pedagogical prevention and the analysed main methods from a psychologist to prevent the problem of suicide in adolescence will contribute to reducing the occurrence of these phenomena.

Effects of Video Game Addiction on Mental Health

In September 2019, the World Health Organization formally designated gaming addiction, characterized by excessive online or video game consumption that disrupts daily functioning, as a novel mental disorder, enlisting it in the latest International Classification of Diseases under dependency disorders. This recognition underscores the significant impact of video game addiction on both physical and mental well-being. This study primarily investigates the diagnostic criteria and behavioral traits associated with electronic game addiction, delves into the roots of mental health complications stemming from this affliction, and proposes multifaceted solutions spanning familial, educational, and societal dimensions. Within families, cultivating balanced gaming habits and implementing time restrictions emerge as crucial strategies. Schools can contribute by diversifying extracurricular activities to reduce excessive screen time. At the societal level, fostering psychological support systems and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation programs are imperative. This research underscores the pressing need to address electronic game addiction as a genuine mental health concern, demanding a concerted effort from individuals, families, schools, and society at large to mitigate its far-reaching consequences.

Resilience as basis of psychological health-saving of future teacher- psychologists

In modern society the development of psychological health care is becoming increasingly important, so there’s no doubt that this problem is relevant for future teachers-psychologists. Article presents the systematized form of theoretical analysis of «resilience» phenomenon. The article describes the main components of resilience and their relationships. S. Maddi identified three relatively autonomous resilience components: commitment, control, and risk taking. The severity of these components and vitality in general prevents the emergence of internal tension in stressful situations. Commitment, meaning the involvement of an individual in the events of their life and activities, receiving pleasure from it. Control motivates the subject to search for ways and means of influence. Taking risks allows an individual to understand the inevitability of risk and remain open to the world around him,. There were characterized the influence of resilience components on the psychological health-saving development. Article describes the results of empirical research of first year students’ resilience components level and generalizes the obtained data as result of empirical research. The conclusions of this study provide insights into the development of future teacher-psychologists. The results and conclusions of the study of the level of resilience obtained at this stage of the work contribute to the development and implementation of a scientific and methodological system of psychological and pedagogical support for the development of psychological health-saving of students.

Professional formation of college students at the stage of their pre-professional development

The subject of the study is the formation of components of professional formation (professional identity, motives of professional choice, ability to build time prospects) of college students at the stage of their pre-professional development. In the course of theoretical analysis it was determined that professional formation is a long, discrete segment of life, which is characterised by phases with alternating turning points at the milestone stages. The stage of pre-professional development includes two stages: the stage of preparation for professional choice and the stage of professional training. Among the most important indicators of successful process of professional development at the stage of pre-professional development are the formation of motivational sphere, awareness of professional choice, ability to plan and build time prospects. As a result of the study, it was revealed that in the group of students under study, the predominant identity is uncertain identity, indicating the unconsciousness of professional choice. Students build their professional future not considering their own interests and needs, but in order to avoid criticism and admonition of others. Students with a pronounced imposed identity easily relate to the events of the present and put hope in their future and the opportunities they define for themselves in it, but the prevailing motivation for planning their future in them is also external negative motivation. Students at the stage of "crisis of choice" evaluate the events that happened to them in the past as a positive experience, they perceive the events of the present objectively, thoughts and actions are aimed at building their professional future. The data obtained in the course of the study indicate the need to develop a system of psychological support of students' professional development, aimed at the formation of their active, subjective position in mastering the chosen profession.

Features of the psychological state of students in conditions of self-isolation

The purpose of the presented research is to study the domestic scientific works of the psychological state of students in conditions of self-isolation. The methods: to study the peculiarities of the psychological state of students in conditions of self-isolation by theoretical analysis of scientific publications of researchers in the field of sports psychology. The results: the features of the psychological state of student youth in conditions of self-isolation are considered, which can contribute to programs to increase the effectiveness of psychological assistance from sports psychologists in order to ensure psychological well-being and maintain athletic fitness by students in an unforeseen situation. The article presents a project aimed at creating a system of scientific and methodological support for the professional activities of sports psychologists, educational support for the sports community and student youth, in particular. As a result of the project, it should not only be expected an increase in the prestige of a sports psychologist profession, but also the creation of a reliable system of psychological support for boys and girls in conditions of possible self-isolation.

Связь стратегий совладающего поведения и социально-демографических характеристик пациентов с диагнозом "рак легкого"

The article examines the connection between coping strategies and sociodemographic characteristics of patients diagnosed with lung cancer. When collecting empirical material, the authors used a questionnaire to obtain data on socio-demographic indicators and the psychodiagnostic survey technique “Methods of Coping Behavior” by R. Lazarus (adapted by T.L. Kryukova). The respondents in this study were 78 patients of the Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, aged from 39 to 80, with malignant neoplasms arising from the epithelium of the tissue of large and medium bronchi, small bronchioles and alveoli. The results of the study are the following. (1) A clear difference between groups of respondents on the basis of “gender” is observed in the coping strategies “confrontational coping” and “positive reappraisal”: the latter is significantly higher in women, while the former in men. The coping strategy “planning to solve a problem”, which is weakly expressed in both men and women, is separately noted; its values are below the norm of the questionnaire. (2) A significant difference between groups of respondents on the basis of “professional status” is observed in the coping strategies “distancing” and “taking responsibility”; among non-working respondents they are much more pronounced. (3) A significant difference between groups of respondents based on age is observed in the coping strategies of “distancing”, “seeking social support”, “planning to solve a problem”, and “positive reappraisal”. Respondents in the 51–60 age group have the highest values of coping “seeking social support”, “planning to solve a problem”, “positive reappraisal”, and the lowest “distancing”. Respondents in the 61–70 age group have the lowest value compared to other groups of respondents and the norm of the questionnaire for the strategy “planning to solve a problem”. Respondents in the 71–80 age group have the highest value for the strategies “seeking social support” and “distancing”, as well as a low value for “planning to solve a problem” in relation to the questionnaire norm. The results obtained can serve as a building block for the development of a scientifically based system of psychological support for both patients and medical personnel working with them at all stages of treatment: from diagnosis to remission.

Theoretical Analysis of the Problem of Formation of Professional Readiness of Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to Perform Official Duties

The author considers in detail such aspects in his work, which are devoted to the system of psychological support in the learning process. The study of the influence of the mental health of employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation on their work productivity and communication in the service team. The subject of the research in the presented work was the process of professional education and training for law enforcement officers in various conditions. The purpose of the study was to determine the features of the formation of professional skills of employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation. The object of the study was the professional skill formed by law enforcement officers in the process of performing official duties. The main conclusions of the study are the assumptions that the readiness of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is often formed under the influence of various factors, circumstances and conditions. As the main ones, the author identified such as the development of professional motivation, psychological readiness to work in conditions associated with increased loads and peculiarities of service, awareness of the value of human and citizen life, the formation of verbal and non-verbal communication culture, the formation of tolerance to stressful situations, the absence of excessive requirements. The work is based on the analysis of fundamental and modern research on this issue, processing and drafting of modern provisions for training law enforcement officers to perform official duties.

Psychosocial markers of pre-hospital delay in patients with diabetic foot: A cross-sectional survey.

This study aimed to determine the psychosocial markers associated with pre-hospital delay among patients with diabetic foot (DF). This study has a cross-sectional design. The participants completed a questionnaire including pre-hospital time, demographic characteristics, Social Support Rate Scale, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire and Type D Personality Scale-14. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to explore independent associations with pre-hospital delay. Only 1.8% (3/164) of participants arrived at the hospital for medical care in 24 h of symptom onset. Patients with low utilization of social support (p = 0.029), low negative illness perceptions (p = 0.014) and high levels of negative affectivity (p = 0.009) are likely to arrive late at the clinic. Medical staff should pay attention to identifying diabetic patients' Type D personalities and take actions to improve their social support as well as illness perception, so as to reduce the occurrence of hospital delay. Psychosocial factors play a vital role in the delay in seeking medical treatment for patients with DF. Medical staff need to improve patients' illness perception as well as self-management ability through health education. Importantly, key family members provide an emotional and psychological support system for diabetic patients. Therefore, nurses need to work with family members together to give information and psychological support during family visits. Additionally, building and maintaining trust with patients is crucial to encouraging individuals to express their concerns and worries. In this case, nurses may identify patients' negative emotions and conduct timely intervention, so as to achieve favourable outcomes. This study used a convenience sample of 164 participants with DF recruited from the wound clinic of Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital and Yangzhou Hospital of TCM in China.

Научно-методические основы многолетней подготовки высококвалифицированных женщин и девушек-борцов вольным стилем

This article delves into the scientific and methodological underpinnings of the long-term training process for highly qualified women and girls in the realm of freestyle wrestling. Focusing on the unique physiological and psychological aspects of female athletes, the research explores effective training methodologies, periodization strategies, and psychological support systems essential for nurturing elite-level performance. Drawing from the intersection of sports science and gender-specific training, the article provides insights into optimizing long-term athlete development pathways for female freestyle wrestlers. By elucidating the scientific foundations, this work aims to contribute to the advancement of coaching practices and athlete preparation in women's freestyle wrestling.

보육교사의 직무스트레스와 영유아 권리존중 보육실행과의 관계에서 긍정심리자본의 매개효과

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of positive psychological capital, a teacher's psychological variable, in the relationship between childcare teachers' job stress and childcare practices that respect the rights of young children. The subjects of the study were 250 childcare teachers working at daycare centers in Daegu City and Gyeongsangbuk-do. Prior to the main survey, the questionnaire was reviewed by two relevant experts to evaluate its appropriateness, and the final questionnaire was completed after a preliminary survey of 15 child care teachers on the understandability and appropriateness of the phrases. The results of this study are summarized as follows. Firstly, in the correlation between childcare teachers' job stress, positive psychological capital, and childcare practices respecting the rights of young children, it was found that childcare practices that respect the rights of young children had a negative relationship with job stress and a positive relationship with positive psychological capital.
 Secondly, positive psychological capital was found to be a statistically significant partial mediating variable in the relationship between childcare teachers' job stress and childcare practices that respect the rights of young children. Based on the results of this study, it was suggested that a variety of psychological support systems for child care teachers, including programs that promote the positive psychological capital of child care teachers, need to be established and provided. This is because even if childcare teachers have job stress, the mediating role of positive psychological capital helps them to better implement childcare that respects the rights of young children.

보육교사의 직무스트레스와 영유아 권리존중 보육실행과의 관계에서 긍정심리자본의 매개효과

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of positive psychological capital, a teacher's psychological variable, in the relationship between childcare teachers' job stress and childcare practices that respect the rights of young children. The subjects of the study were 250 childcare teachers working at daycare centers in Daegu City and Gyeongsangbuk-do. Prior to the main survey, the questionnaire was reviewed by two relevant experts to evaluate its appropriateness, and the final questionnaire was completed after a preliminary survey of 15 child care teachers on the understandability and appropriateness of the phrases. The results of this study are summarized as follows. Firstly, in the correlation between childcare teachers' job stress, positive psychological capital, and childcare practices respecting the rights of young children, it was found that childcare practices that respect the rights of young children had a negative relationship with job stress and a positive relationship with positive psychological capital.
 Secondly, positive psychological capital was found to be a statistically significant partial mediating variable in the relationship between childcare teachers' job stress and childcare practices that respect the rights of young children. Based on the results of this study, it was suggested that a variety of psychological support systems for child care teachers, including programs that promote the positive psychological capital of child care teachers, need to be established and provided. This is because even if childcare teachers have job stress, the mediating role of positive psychological capital helps them to better implement childcare that respects the rights of young children.

DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS IN MODERN CONDITIONS

The article deals with the problem of developing the professional competence of future psychologists in modern conditions of social development. An analysis of scientific-methodical and normative aspects of the development of professional competence of future psychologists in modern conditions was carried out. The concept of "professional competence" in the scientific circulation of some domestic scientists has been clarified. On the basis of the Educational and Professional Program of the first (bachelor) level of the specialty 053 Psychology, a set of professional competencies that future psychologists should master during their studies at a higher education institution is covered. The components of the professional competence of future psychologists are determined: theoretical knowledge; practical skills and abilities; personal and professionally important qualities. Ways of developing the professional competence of future psychologists in modern conditions are proposed: improvement of the content of professional training of future psychologists; introduction of innovative learning technologies, use of interactive teaching methods and techniques, unity of formal, informal and informal forms of education; organization of practical training of future psychologists; creation of a system of psychological support for the professional development of future psychologists. It was found that among the personal and professionally important qualities of future teachers are: the ability to empathize; communicativeness; stress resistance; reflexivity; interest etc. Proposed methods of increasing the effectiveness of the development of professional competence of future psychologists: traditional (lectures, seminar classes, practical classes, scientific and practical activities, practice, etc.); interactive (brainstorming, discussions, debates, analysis of professional (problem) situations, modelling, teaching others, etc.); innovative (project activities, classes using ICT, group work, soft skills development, etc.). The perspective of the research is to study ways of developing the professional competence of future psychologists during various types of practice.

A Tutor’s Role in the System of Pedagogical Support of Students

The article examines the role and importance of tutors’ work in the system of pedagogical support of students. The introduction of the article clarifies such concepts as “guidance” and “support” in terms of providing support to those students who have special educational needs and those who do not. It is said about pedagogical support in the system of psychological and pedagogical support of inclusive education. The article also explains what is required of tutors to do and what part they play in the system of pedagogical support. The purpose of the article is to determine a tutor’s role in the system of pedagogical support, as well as to assess how students perceive the tutor’s work in terms of interpersonal interaction; based on the research results, the article strives to give tutors recommendations to facilitate their work in the system of pedagogical support of students. Methods. The methodological basis of the study was the works of O.S. Gazman and his followers concerning pedagogical support. The way how students perceive a tutor’s work in the system of pedagogical support was assessed with the help of the questionnaire. 190 people (first– and second – year students) took part in the survey. We assume that the interviewed students have an insufficiently developed level of independence, and, consequently, students will choose ped- agogical support, rather than pedagogical support, as a curator’s activity. Based on the research results, tutors are given recommendations on how to organize necessary events for students. With the help of the proposed activities, in our opinion, it is possible to increase the effectiveness of the curator’s activities. The activities are aimed at developing and supporting students of the following skills: communication skills, self-regulation skills, skills to find the necessary informa- tion, conflict resolution skills, terrain and indoor orientation skills, as well as professional skills corresponding to the student’s specialty. Based on the results of the study, we conclude that in their activities, the curator is recommended to use a strategy of support, not guidance, for the development of students’ independence. This study is aimed at studying the effectiveness of the system of pedagogical support of students, as well as at making a tutor’s work efficient.

Study of the Psychological State of Mothers on the Basis of the Support Center for Families with Children Having Special Educational Needs

The purpose of the research is to study the dynamics of anxiety manifestations, the tendency to depression and psychological stress in mothers, who are raising children with disabilities, during their participation in the activities of public parent associations. The study presents three stages in the development of a public parent organization functioning in cooperation with the Support Center for Families with Children Having Special Educational Needs. Methodology. Numerous studies of psychological conditions, behavioral and personal characteristics of mothers raising children with disabilities indicate the prevalence of prolonged psychological traumatization, which is accompanied by negative consequences for the mother’s personality and the family as a whole. However, there is evidence that an extreme traumatic situation can be considered not only as a source of personality problems, but also as an incentive to its growth and development. One of the conditions for post-traumatic personal growth is the social support factor, which should have a prolonged impact in the case under study. The results of the study. The implementation of such techniques as “The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale”, “PSM-25 Perceived Stress Scale”, “Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale” results in confirming the hypothesis of a relative decrease in the manifestation of anxiety, propensity for depression and susceptibility to stress in the studied subjects during the three years of their active participation in the work of a public parent association. This may indicate stabilization of their psychological state and possibilities of transition to a more optimal level of personal functioning. The conclusion is made about the possibility of using the data obtained in the system of psychological and pedagogical support for families raising children with disabilities.

Psychologist's work with gifted children: educational and methodological manual

The manual reflects a unified theoretical and methodological basis for solving key problems of psychological and pedagogical support for gifted children who are participants in educational relations. The phenomenon of children's giftedness is considered, the types and signs of giftedness are described; a diagnosis of giftedness and psychological characteristics of gifted children is presented, the main problems in the development of gifted children and ways to overcome them are highlighted, a system of psychological and pedagogical support for gifted children is presented. The manual is intended for students of pedagogical and psychological training, teachers, practicing psychologists, and parents.

Psychological Services in Russian Universities: What Do We Have and Where We Are Going?

Psychological well-being of students is becoming one of the priorities of higher education today. This paper is devoted to the study of the work experience of psychological services in Russian universities. The results are based on the data of semi-structured interviews with 15 heads of psychological services of Russian universities. The interview data show that the main directions of the services’ work are following: counseling, preventive-educational measures, diagnostic, adaptation, and nurturing. In turn, during the pandemic the services adapted their activities by transitioning to the online format and creating of hotlines for emergency psychological help. At the same time, psychological services face such problems as lack of funding, difficulties in building interaction with psychiatric organizations, conflict of interests between university management and the service management in their activities. Nevertheless, the main trend for the psychological services development is to build a system of psychological support involving different levels of university hierarchy. The results of the study can be used to design a model of university psychological services, as well as to make practical decisions about the development of the psychological services network in Russian universities.

The construction of a psychological support system for college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship incorporating a nonlinear stochastic model

Abstract In this paper, a non-linear stochastic model was constructed to introduce psychological capital as a random disturbance and predict students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Then, we conducted a differential analysis of students’ psychological capital on indicators of gender, family economic status and parents’ attitudes toward their children’s entrepreneurship, and also tested the mediating effects of innovation efficacy and perceived behavioral control to reveal the inner mechanism of the psychological capital of college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, a psychological support system for college students’ entrepreneurship was constructed, including three dimensions a positive organizational system, positive emotional experience, and positive personality traits. The study showed that the direct effect of psychological capital on entrepreneurial intention was significant, β = 0.15, t = 3.19, p < 0.01, and overall significant. Innovative efficacy significantly and positively predicted perceived behavioral control β=0.48, t=12.67, p<0.001 and entrepreneurial intention β=0.09, t=2.15, p<0.05. This study has important implications for improving the quality of entrepreneurial activities and optimizing the entrepreneurial environment of college students.

서울시의 소방 및 범죄분야 지역안전지수 향상 방안

This study aimed to propose a political alternative for improvement of local safety level index by making an in-depth analysis on the publicly-announced ratings and various sub-indicators connoted in the hidden side of the ratings focusing on the firefighting and crime prevention of Seoul Metropolitan City out of 6 fields shown in the local safety level index announced publicly by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
 As a result of detailed analysis on the local safety level index of Seoul, the field of firefighting which was rated 4 turned out to be relatively vulnerable as the index exceeded or fell short of national average value for more than 1 year in the number of participants who attended Sososim(fire extinguisher, fire hydrant, CPR) such as the number of service providers related to warehouse and transportation, ratio of firefighting policy budget per 10,000 of population as compared with the base year.
 And the field of crime prevention was rated 3 in the local safety level index but as for 8 sub-indicators for the year 2022, index such as the number of 5 major crimes occurrence rate per 10,000 of population, the number of bars per 10,000 of population, stress detection rate, the number of police stations per 10,000 of population, the number of crime-prevention CCTV per 10,000 of population, the number of safety house per 10,000 of population and the number of voluntary crime prevention group members per 10,000 of population exceeded or fell short of national average value, so everyone’s effort for improvement is considered necessary.
 Therefore, political plans for improvement of local safety level index in the field of firefighting and crime prevention of Seoul Metropolitan City out of local safety level index are First, improvement of relevant laws and institutions is considered necessary. A detailed plan for the foregoing includes establishment of a tentative name「Ordinance on Supporting Management and Improvement of Local Safety Level Index 」, creation and expansion of safety control tower and organization through reorganization of safety organization of Seoul.
 Second, vulnerable indicators of local safety level index in firefighting and crime prevention must be improved. As a plan for the aforementioned, creation of firefighting safety by service providers related to warehouse and transportation, support for enhancement of ability for firefighting safety for old houses, expansion of budget for firefighting policy of Seoul and expansion of Sososim education of Seoul for firefighting are considered necessary.
 For improvement of vulnerable indicators in crime prevention, the result shows that political improvement such as improvement of crime-inducing environment of area where bars and adult entertainment establishment are congested, request for extension of local police stations through consultation with Seoul Metropolitan Agency, expansion of CCTV and application of CPTED method through the connection with urban regeneration project, expansion of psychological support system, extended operation of safety house, revitalization of operation of voluntary crime prevention groups for the citizens of Seoul is urgently necessary.

Managing mothers' and fathers' uncertainty during their journey through early neurodevelopmental follow-up for their high-risk infants-A qualitative account.

Early diagnosis of cerebral palsy is possible by 5 months corrected age for 'at-risk' infants, using diagnostic tools such as the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), Prechtl's General Movements Assessment (GMA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This is an uncertain and stressful time for parents where provision of appropriate information and support is essential. To explore parents' views and experiences in relation to the new early neurodevelopmental follow-up of 'at-risk' infants. Thirteen in-depth one-to-one qualitative interviews were conducted by the primary researcher, with eight parents (six mothers and two fathers) of 'at-risk' infants eligible for a follow-up clinic where the GMA and HINE were performed at 12-week corrected age. Interviews used a pre-piloted topic guide and took place before and after the clinic. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using inductive coding and thematic analysis using the framework approach. Seven themes were identified: (1) attempting to manage uncertainty, (2) taking priority, (3) trusting professionals, (4) independence in the parent role, (5) feeling understood, (6) patterns of care and (7) individuality. Parents reported experiencing uncertainty about their current situation and future. Adequate preparation for and timing of information are vital. When uncertainty is poorly managed, parents' wellbeing suffers. Individual parents' perspectives and infants' developmental trajectories differ, and information should be tailored specifically for this. A parent's understanding of the journey through neurodevelopmental care for their high risk infants is initially very limited. Implementing a counselling service for parents to access psychological support and digital reminder system for clinic appointments, as well as providing more tailored information through trusted professionals, could all improve future parents' experiences.

Typology of Primary School Children with Identified Developmental Disability and Learning Difficulties

At the present stage of the development of the system of psychological and pedagogical support for the subjects of the educational process, the goal of timely diagnosis and identification children with developmental problems that are the reason for the lack of the necessary psychological basis to master the educational program becomes the most urgent. According to research over the past 10 years, the number of primary school pupils who fail to cope with the program with preserved intelligence is steadily growing. The study aimed at identifying the psychological characteristics of children with developmental disabilities having learning problems involved 230 pupils of junior high school in the Sverdlovsk region, 111 of them girls (48 %) and 119 boys (52 %). The main diagnostic method was the Toulouse-Pieron test, universal for psychophysiological assessment. The most expressed signs of the minimal brain dysfunction are deficiencies in the formation of memory, thinking, voluntary attention, increased mental fatigue, distractibility, motor uncontrollability, weakness of self-regulation. As a result of the study hypotheses were confirmed that in children with the minimal brain dysfunctions, depending on the severity of the type, there are features of the development of the higher mental functions and the nature of behavior in the learning process that require special techniques for monitoring and evaluating pupils’ knowledge.