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Bianca P Acevedo¹, Novia Dattatri¹, Robert Marhenke²

¹Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, USA.

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Summary

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Individuals with high sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) showed significant memory improvements after a 4-week cognitive training program with neurofeedback (CT-NF). This suggests CT-NF may enhance memory and visual memory for those with SPS.

Keywords:

Aging Cognitive function Cognitive training FNIRS Memory Neurofeedback Sensory processing sensitivity Visual processing

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Cognitive Science

Background:

Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a trait linked to heightened environmental awareness and deeper cognitive processing.
Limited research explores how context, like cognitive training, affects cognition based on SPS levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if SPS influences cognitive function changes after a 4-week app-based cognitive training with neurofeedback (CT-NF).
To determine if individuals with higher SPS benefit differently from CT-NF compared to a control group.

Main Methods:

Adults (mean age 66) were randomized to CT-NF or a control (Tetris) group.
Participants completed the Highly Sensitive Person Scale and cognitive tests pre- and post-intervention.
Cognitive function, including memory (MEM) and visual memory (VSM), was assessed.

Main Results:

Higher SPS individuals in the CT-NF group demonstrated superior improvements in memory and visual memory.
These gains in MEM and VSM were relative to other participants and cognitive measures.
Findings align with theories linking SPS to enhanced visual perceptiveness and memory.

Conclusions:

App-based CT-NF may specifically enhance memory and visual memory in individuals with high SPS.
This highlights potential cognitive mechanisms particularly relevant for the SPS trait.
Cognitive training interventions could be tailored to leverage SPS-related cognitive strengths.