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Improving fluid intelligence with training on working memory.

Susanne M Jaeggi1, Martin Buschkuehl, John Jonides

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, East Hall, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043, USA. sjaeggi@umich.edu

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|April 30, 2008
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Improving fluid intelligence (Gf) is possible through demanding working memory training. This cognitive training shows dosage-dependent gains, demonstrating transfer to Gf without practicing intelligence tests.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Fluid intelligence (Gf) is crucial for problem-solving and learning.
  • Gf is linked to academic and professional success.
  • Previous cognitive training studies showed poor transfer to untrained tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if training a demanding working memory task can improve fluid intelligence.
  • To determine if cognitive training can yield transfer to Gf measures.
  • To examine the dose-dependent relationship between training and Gf improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Participants engaged in a demanding working memory training regimen.
  • Performance on fluid intelligence tests was measured before and after training.

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  • The study analyzed the transfer of training effects to Gf.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant transfer from working memory training to fluid intelligence measures was observed.
    • The degree of Gf improvement was directly related to the amount of training received (dosage-dependent).
    • Gains in Gf occurred despite the training task being dissimilar to the intelligence tests.

    Conclusions:

    • It is possible to enhance fluid intelligence through targeted working memory training.
    • Cognitive training can lead to improvements in Gf without direct practice on intelligence tests.
    • The findings suggest potential applications for improving cognitive abilities in adults.