Abstract The 'Executive Functions'(EFs) of inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive
flexibility enable us to think before we act, resist temptations or impulsive reactions, stay …

In this monograph, we ask whether various kinds of intellectual, physical, and social
activities produce cognitive enrichment effects—that is, whether they improve cognitive …

Review of the evidence on, and fundamental questions about, efforts to improve executive
functions, including working memory Page 166 8 Review of the Evidence on, and Fundamental …

Is it possible to enhance neural and cognitive function with cognitive training techniques?
Can we delay age-related decline in cognitive function with interventions and stave off …

In the research reported here, we tested the hypothesis that sustained engagement in
learning new skills that activated working memory, episodic memory, and reasoning over a …

Few studies have examined working memory (WM) training-related gains and their transfer
and maintenance effects in older adults. This present research investigates the efficacy of a …

This article addresses key topics in cognitive aging, intending to provide the reader with a
brief overview of the current state of research in this growing, multidisciplinary field. A …

In recent years the field of cognitive aging has flourished and expanded into many different
disciplines. It is probably, therefore, inevitable that some of the research has become very …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Recent evidence shows that engaging in learning new skills
improves episodic memory in older adults. In this study, older adults who were computer …

Memory impairments constitute an increasing objective and subjective problem with
advancing age. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of working …