Working Memory Training
Working memory training enhances cognitive function, showing short-term benefits for ADHD individuals. Debate exists on long-term effects and transferability to overall intelligence, requiring further research for conclusive results.
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Working memory training aims to enhance an individual's working memory, a crucial cognitive function linked to IQ, aging, and mental health. While some studies suggest positive effects of working memory training on conditions like ADHD and cognitive enhancement in healthy adults, results vary across different studies. Meta-analyses have shown short-term improvements in working memory skills, especially in individuals with ADHD, but long-term effects without follow-up training remain inconclusive. Recent research indicates potential benefits of working memory training for various groups, including individuals with ADHD, stroke survivors, children undergoing cancer treatment, and typically developing children. Training tasks involve computer-based exercises with strategies like repetition, feedback, and task difficulty adjustments. Transfer effects may include improved working memory capacity, academic performance, and symptom reduction in ADHD. However, debates persist regarding the transferability of working memory training to overall intelligence and cognitive abilities. While some studies suggest limited long-term effects and emphasize the need for further research, others highlight the potential for cognitive improvements in specific populations, such as stroke survivors and individuals with anxiety and depression disorders.
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