Working memory—the ability to maintain and manipulate information over a period of
seconds—is a core component of higher cognitive functions. The storage capacity of …

In 2014, two groups of scientists published open letters on the efficacy of brain-training
interventions, or “brain games,” for improving cognition. The first letter, a consensus …

The research area of brain plasticity studies indicates that individuals can train and improve
their cognitive abilities throughout life. In addition, more and more computerized training …

Abnormalities in GABAergic interneurons, particularly fast-spiking interneurons (FSINs) that
generate gamma (γ;∼ 30–120 Hz) oscillations, are hypothesized to disrupt prefrontal cortex …

Affective cognitive control capacity (eg, the ability to regulate emotions or manipulate
emotional material in the service of task goals) is associated with professional and …

Schizophrenia was initially defined as “dementia praecox” by E. Kraepelin, which implies
progressive deterioration. However, recent studies have revealed that early effective …

Objective This article reviews the conceptual basis, definitions, and evolution of cognitive
training approaches for the treatment of mental disorders. Method The authors review the …

The primary objective of this review article is to summarize how the neuroscience of brain
plasticity, exploiting new findings in fundamental, integrative and cognitive neuroscience, is …

Reality monitoring processes are necessary for discriminating between internally generated
information and information that originated in the outside world. They help us to identify our …

Deficits in brain networks that support cognitive regulatory functions are prevalent in many
psychiatric disorders. Findings across neuropsychology and neuroimaging point to broad …