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Who benefits from memory training?

David Bissig1, Cindy Lustig

  • 1Wayne State University, USA.

Psychological Science
|August 8, 2007
PubMed
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Self-initiated cognitive control during memory training boosts older adults' performance. This self-initiation explains differences linked to age and crystallized intelligence, optimizing cognitive training effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Adult Development

Background:

  • Cognitive training programs offer benefits but are less effective for older adults or those with lower cognitive abilities.
  • Understanding factors influencing training efficacy is crucial for optimizing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of self-initiated cognitive control in a recollection memory training program for older adults.
  • To determine if self-initiation mediates the effects of age and crystallized intelligence on training outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Older adult participants engaged in a cognitive training program targeting recollection memory.
  • Researchers measured the relative time spent on an intentional encoding task requiring self-initiated cognitive control.

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  • Statistical analyses examined the predictive power of self-initiation on training task improvement and its relationship with age and crystallized intelligence.

    • Main Results:

    • The time spent on self-initiated cognitive control tasks strongly predicted improvement in the memory training.
    • Self-initiation fully accounted for individual differences in training gains related to age and crystallized intelligence.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-initiation of cognitive control is a key factor in the success of cognitive training programs, particularly for older adults.
    • Analyzing training programs through the lens of cognitive theory can enhance their design and effectiveness for diverse populations.