The case for an ecological approach to cognitive training

Strong claims have been made about the efficacy of cognitive training. In particular, the idea that working memory (WM) training enhances intelligence initially generated enthusiasm but, on further inspection, is now met with skepticism. In our view, this is an unfortunate setback due to inappropria...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Trends in cognitive sciences 2014-07, Vol.18 (7), p.334-336
Hauptverfasser:	Moreau, David, Conway, Andrew R.A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Brain - physiology Cognition - physiology Cognition. Intelligence Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Human Humans Intellectual and cognitive abilities Intelligence - physiology Learning - physiology Learning. Memory Memory Memory, Short-Term - physiology Models, Psychological Neurology Neuronal Plasticity - physiology Neuropsychological Tests Psychiatry Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Strong claims have been made about the efficacy of cognitive training. In particular, the idea that working memory (WM) training enhances intelligence initially generated enthusiasm but, on further inspection, is now met with skepticism. In our view, this is an unfortunate setback due to inappropriate task design and does not refute the core idea of cognitive enhancement. Growing evidence suggests that successful training programs integrate complexity, novelty, and diversity to maximize ecological validity.
ISSN:	1364-6613 1879-307X
DOI:	10.1016/j.tics.2014.03.009