Effects of Attentional Control Demands in Processing Speed Training Across the Adult Lifespan
Author Information
Author(s): Claudia von Bastian, Alice Reinhartz, Eleanor Hyde, Shuangke Jiang, Elisabeth Loranger, Jeff Ferreri, Sylvie Belleville, Tilo Strobach
Hypothesis
Training tasks with stronger attentional control demands will induce larger transfer effects.
Conclusion
The study suggests that cognitive training focusing on attentional control may improve various cognitive functions across different age groups.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved a large sample of 476 participants from multiple sites.
- Participants were assessed on various cognitive functions before and after training.
Takeaway
This study looks at how training that requires more focus can help people think better, no matter how old they are.
Methodology
Participants were randomly allocated to groups practicing tasks with varying attentional control demands, and cognitive functions were assessed before, after, and three months post-training.
Participant Demographics
476 healthy participants aged 18-85, with a mean age of 48.61 years, including 218 women and 168 men.
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