Cocnitive Training Does Not Enhance General Cocnition

Sala, Giovanni ORCID: 0000-0002-1589-3759 and Gobet, Fernand ORCID: 0000-0002-9317-6886 (2019) Cocnitive Training Does Not Enhance General Cocnition. TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES, 23 (1). pp. 9-20.

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Abstract

Due to potential theoretical and societal implications, cognitive training has been one of the most influential topics in psychology and neuroscience. The assumption behind cognitive training is that one's general cognitive ability can be enhanced by practicing cognitive tasks or intellectually demanding activities. The hundreds of studies published so far have provided mixed findings and systematic reviews have reached inconsistent conclusions. To resolve these discrepancies, we carried out several meta-analytic reviews. The results are highly consistent across all the reviewed domains: minimal effect on domain-general cognitive skills. Crucially, the observed between-study variability is accounted for by design quality and statistical artefacts. The cognitive-training program of research has showed no appreciable benefits, and other more plausible practices to enhance cognitive performance should be pursued.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Humans, Intelligence, Cognition, Practice, Psychological
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2018 08:34
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2024 01:28
DOI:	10.1016/j.tics.2018.10.004
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3030313