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1Institute of Psychology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Summary
Cognitive training enhances working memory resilience against acute stress. This intervention protected working memory performance, unlike sham training, suggesting a novel strategy for stress management.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Working memory is crucial for higher-order cognitive functions.
- Acute stress impairs working memory, impacting daily life and mental health.
- Investigating cognitive training to mitigate stress effects on working memory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if cognitive training can enhance working memory resistance to acute stress.
- To evaluate the efficacy of a 6-week cognitive training program.
Main Methods:
- 123 healthy adults participated in a 6-week between-subjects study.
- Intervention involved daily cognitive training or sham training.
- Working memory was assessed after a stress or control manipulation.
Main Results:
- Acute stress significantly impaired working memory in the sham training group.
- Cognitive training abolished the stress-induced working memory impairment.
- Stress responses (subjective, autonomic, endocrine) were similar across groups.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive training can prevent stress-related working memory deficits.
- Intervention targeting prefrontal and hippocampal function shows promise.
- This study offers a novel approach to managing stress impacts on cognition.
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