Specifics of Probabilistic Forecasting of Senior Preschool Children

The article deals with the results of empiric research aimed at studying the peculiarities of forecasting senior preschool children. The object of the study is children of the senior preschool age of 6-7 years. The results of a survey divided the children into two groups: a group of correction and a general education group, the level of the children's mental development corresponds to the age standard. The main research methods involved observation, interviewing and psychological diagnosis. The date obtained proves the fact that children who are behind in their mental development, need special psychological assistance to develop their predictive abilities.