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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Cognitive training interventions show mixed results regarding efficacy.
  • Previous studies often used limited exercises, small samples, and short durations.
  • Gaps exist in understanding the effectiveness of varied cognitive training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an online cognitive training program with diverse exercises.
  • To compare the program's efficacy against an active control (crossword puzzles).
  • To assess improvements in cognitive abilities and self-reported functioning.

Main Methods:

  • An online cognitive training program with 49 exercises was evaluated.
  • A large sample (N=4,715) was recruited, trained, and tested online.
  • Participants completed sessions 5 days/week for 10 weeks, comparing training to crossword puzzles.

Main Results:

  • The training group showed significant improvements in neuropsychological performance (d=0.255).
  • Greater gains were observed in speed of processing, memory, problem-solving, and reasoning.
  • Self-reported cognitive function, especially concentration, also improved significantly (d=0.249).

Conclusions:

  • A varied cognitive training program can yield broad transfer effects.
  • Diverse tasks targeting multiple cognitive functions are effective.
  • Online delivery of cognitive training shows promise for widespread application.