Is working memory training effective?
Working memory (WM) is a cognitive system that strongly relates to a person's ability to
reason with novel information and direct attention to goal-relevant information. Due to the …
reason with novel information and direct attention to goal-relevant information. Due to the …
Computerized cognitive training with older adults: a systematic review
A systematic review to examine the efficacy of computer-based cognitive interventions for
cognitively healthy older adults was conducted. Studies were included if they met the …
cognitively healthy older adults was conducted. Studies were included if they met the …
Cognitive involvement in balance, gait and dual-tasking in aging: a focused review from a neuroscience of aging perspective
A substantial corpus of evidence suggests that the cognitive involvement in postural control
and gait increases with aging. A large portion of such studies were based on dual-task …
and gait increases with aging. A large portion of such studies were based on dual-task …
Mechanisms underlying training-induced cognitive change
The prospect of enhancing cognition through behavioural training interventions, for
example, the repetitive practice of cognitive tasks or metacognitive strategy instruction, has …
example, the repetitive practice of cognitive tasks or metacognitive strategy instruction, has …
Working memory and executive functions: effects of training on academic achievement
C Titz, J Karbach - Psychological research, 2014 - Springer
The aim of this review is to illustrate the role of working memory and executive functions for
scholastic achievement as an introduction to the question of whether and how working …
scholastic achievement as an introduction to the question of whether and how working …
Cognitive plasticity in older adults: effects of cognitive training and physical exercise
L Bherer - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Cognitive training, physical activity, and exercise have often been reported to improve
cognitive performance in older adults. This paper reviews some seminal and recent studies …
cognitive performance in older adults. This paper reviews some seminal and recent studies …
Does working memory training work? The promise and challenges of enhancing cognition by training working memory
AB Morrison, JM Chein - Psychonomic bulletin & review, 2011 - Springer
A growing body of literature shows that one's working memory (WM) capacity can be
expanded through targeted training. Given the established relationship between WM and …
expanded through targeted training. Given the established relationship between WM and …
A theoretical framework for the study of adult cognitive plasticity.
Does plasticity contribute to adult cognitive development, and if so, in what ways? The
vague and overused concept of plasticity makes these controversial questions difficult to …
vague and overused concept of plasticity makes these controversial questions difficult to …
Enrichment effects on adult cognitive development: can the functional capacity of older adults be preserved and enhanced?
In this monograph, we ask whether various kinds of intellectual, physical, and social
activities produce cognitive enrichment effects—that is, whether they improve cognitive …
activities produce cognitive enrichment effects—that is, whether they improve cognitive …
Effects of dual tasks and dual-task training on postural stability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S Ghai, I Ghai, AO Effenberg - Clinical interventions in aging, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The use of dual-task training paradigm to enhance postural stability in patients with balance
impairments is an emerging area of interest. The differential effects of dual tasks and dual …
impairments is an emerging area of interest. The differential effects of dual tasks and dual …