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Efficacy of Corsi Block Tapping Task training for improving visuospatial skills: a non-randomized two-group study
Sydney Y Schaefer1, Andrew Hooyman2, Nicole K Haikalis2
1School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, Arizona State University, 501 E. Tyler Mall, MC 9709, Tempe, AZ, 85287-9709, USA. sydney.schaefer@asu.edu.
Experimental Brain Research
|October 13, 2022
Summary
A single training session using the Corsi Block Tapping Task improved mental rotation speed in young adults. This cognitive training may enhance visuospatial abilities, suggesting potential for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human Factors
Background:
- Impaired visuospatial abilities significantly impact daily functioning.
- Limited availability of effective cognitive training programs for visuospatial skills.
- Mental rotation is a key component of visuospatial ability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of a single computerized Corsi Block Tapping Task (CBTT) training session on improving mental rotation skills.
- To determine if targeted cognitive training can enhance visuospatial performance.
Main Methods:
- Fifty-three young adults were divided into a control group (rest) and a training group (CBTT).
- Participants completed a baseline assessment of mental rotation task performance.
- The training group underwent a 20-minute computerized CBTT session, while the control group rested for 20 minutes.
- Mental rotation performance (reaction time) was reassessed post-intervention.
Main Results:
- A significant time-group interaction was observed for mental rotation performance (p=0.04).
- The CBTT training group demonstrated a significant improvement, performing 124 ms faster on accurate trials compared to the control group post-intervention.
- This indicates a tangible benefit of the Corsi Block Tapping Task training.
Conclusions:
- A single session of computerized Corsi Block Tapping Task training can feasibly improve mental rotation skills.
- Targeted cognitive training shows promise for enhancing visuospatial abilities.
- Future research should explore dose-response effects and long-term retention in various populations.
