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[Cognitive training and strategy behavior: comparative evaluation of 2 cognitive training programs]

W Hager1, S Hübner

  • 1Institut für Psychologie, Universität Göttingen.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|July 9, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Memory training unexpectedly improved inductive reasoning skills in young children, similar to dedicated reasoning programs. This suggests that focused attention during interventions may be a key factor in cognitive development.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Inductive reasoning is crucial for academic success.
  • Early interventions can support cognitive development in at-risk children.
  • Existing cognitive training programs vary in their effectiveness and target domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of two inductive reasoning programs ('Cognitive training for children' and 'DenkMit') against a memory-focused control program.
  • To assess the impact of these programs on inductive reasoning, strategic behavior, and visual perception in young children.
  • To investigate potential confounding factors like special attention during interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A non-comparative and comparative evaluation of two inductive reasoning programs and a memory control program.

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  • Intervention with 49 children (6-8 years old) identified as needing support.
  • Assessment using the Culture Fair Test (inductive reasoning) and concept formation tasks (strategic behavior).

    • Main Results:

    • Children in the memory training group showed similar improvements in inductive reasoning as those in the reasoning programs.
    • The 'DenkMit' program did not alter visual perception, contrary to claims.
    • 'Cognitive training for children' did induce changes in visual perception.
    • Reasoning programs led to modest changes in strategic behaviors, not attributable to attention alone.

    Conclusions:

    • Memory training may indirectly enhance inductive reasoning, possibly due to increased attention.
    • Cognitive training programs can have varied effects across different cognitive domains.
    • The specific mechanisms of cognitive enhancement in young children require further investigation.