| Brain training in older adults: Evidence of transfer to memory span performance and pseudo-Matthew effects. | |
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PMID: 22248429 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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ABSTRACT In this study the effects of 'brain training' using the Nintendo DS Brain Training program were examined in two groups of older adults; the cognitive performance of an experimental group (n = 21) who were asked to use the Nintendo DS regularly over a 6-week period was compared with the control group (n = 20). Groups were matched on age (mean age = 74 years), education, computer experience, daily activities (time spent reading or watching television), and initial scores of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Analyses revealed that improvements were primarily in the Digit Span Test, specifically Digits Backwards. Although the Brain Training package appeared to have some efficacy, other factors such as perceived quality of life and perceived cognitive functioning were at least equally important in determining training outcomes. The implications of these findings for cognitive training are discussed. |
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Siné McDougall; Becky House |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-17 |
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Title: Neuropsychology, development, and cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition Volume: - ISSN: 1744-4128 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9614434 Medline TA: Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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a Department of Psychology , University of Bournemouth , Poole , UK. |
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