Comments on: Does cognitive training work? (For Whom? For What?) http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what Neuroplasticity, Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health News Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:53:26 +0000 hourly 1 By: coolmathaz http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-242432 coolmathaz Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:51:27 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-242432 Although neural plasticity is relatively new in terms of targeted treatment programs the jury is in and it most certainly does work. Neural training programs have documented success in animals and humans, from all spectrums old and young. Although neural plasticity is relatively new in terms of targeted treatment programs the jury is in and it most certainly does work. Neural training programs have documented success in animals and humans, from all spectrums old and young.

]]> By: Michael Patterson http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-241301 Michael Patterson Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:53:34 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-241301 This article, and your web site, provide a wonderful service in helping the general public understand how to read beyond the headlines and the marketing hyperbole. Keep up the good work. This article, and your web site, provide a wonderful service in helping the general public understand how to read beyond the headlines and the marketing hyperbole. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Nick Almond http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-241243 Nick Almond Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:07:45 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-241243 This is a really good article and it addresses two major issues in the research area. The question of who can benefit from cognitive training is very important. It is also directly linked to what cognitive functioning needs improving. I am surprised that you did not mention metacognition. Our research has demonstrated that cognitive activity can increase metacognition in individuals who have a low number of years in education or who do not take part in as many cognitive activities. I must add a note of caution in the conclusions. The majority of research has used a between-subjects design and our research has demonstrated how small individuals difference can play a large role in the effectiveness of a cognitive intervention programme. You are definately right when you say that more research is needed, but these must use a different experimental approach. This is a really good article and it addresses two major issues in the research area. The question of who can benefit from cognitive training is very important. It is also directly linked to what cognitive functioning needs improving. I am surprised that you did not mention metacognition. Our research has demonstrated that cognitive activity can increase metacognition in individuals who have a low number of years in education or who do not take part in as many cognitive activities.

I must add a note of caution in the conclusions. The majority of research has used a between-subjects design and our research has demonstrated how small individuals difference can play a large role in the effectiveness of a cognitive intervention programme. You are definately right when you say that more research is needed, but these must use a different experimental approach.

]]> By: Maria http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-240165 Maria Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:15:37 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-240165 Thanks for your responsible insight. Everyone must research one-on-one brain training. Human to human brain training. Thanks for your responsible insight. Everyone must research one-on-one brain training. Human to human brain training.

]]> By: abdo http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-240088 abdo Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:44:48 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-240088 thanks soo much ... thanks soo much …

]]> By: Mike http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/comment-page-1/#comment-239757 Mike Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:56:56 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/02/25/does-cognitive-training-work-for-whom-for-what/#comment-239757 Thanks for providing this objective viewpoint on the state of cognitive training research. Educated and sober articles are hard to find these days! Thanks for providing this objective viewpoint on the state of cognitive training research. Educated and sober articles are hard to find these days!

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