Transfer of training between working memory task and attentional task

Ting Guo; Yanna Ren; Xiaotong Zhu; Hong Chen; Satoshi Takahashi; Jinglong Wu

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-0925-7.ch007

Transfer of training between working memory task and attentional task

Ting Guo^*, Yanna Ren, Xiaotong Zhu, Hong Chen, Satoshi Takahashi, Jinglong Wu

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Abstract

The present studies indicate that training effects in a certain domain may result in the acquired skills being transferred to other domains that require similar abilities. Cognitive training involves structured exercises that are prescribed and undertaken with the purpose of enhancing cognitive abilities, such as attention, memory, and problem solving. In contrast to symptomatic pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacological approaches may further improve patients' situations. Our aim was to summarize the empirical evidence for the rehabilitation of individuals with cognitive disorders by using training tasks to enhance specific cognitive functions to combat against cognitive degradation and transfer the benefits to other widely used domains.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Improving the Quality of Life for Dementia Patients through Progressive Detection, Treatment, and Care
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	147-165
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9781522509264
ISBN (Print)	1522509259, 9781522509257
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0925-7.ch007
Publication status	Published - 11 Oct 2016
Externally published	Yes

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