Working memory training does not improve performance on measures of intelligence or other measures of “far transfer” evidence from a meta-analytic review
It has been claimed that working memory training programs produce diverse beneficial
effects. This article presents a meta-analysis of working memory training studies (with a …
effects. This article presents a meta-analysis of working memory training studies (with a …
Depression: A cognitive perspective
Cognitive science has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the onset,
maintenance, and treatment of depression. Research conducted over the last 50 years …
maintenance, and treatment of depression. Research conducted over the last 50 years …
Examining emotion regulation in depression: A review and future directions
J Joormann, CH Stanton - Behaviour research and therapy, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is an affective disorder with sustained negative
affect and difficulties experiencing positive affect as its hallmark features. Previous work also …
affect and difficulties experiencing positive affect as its hallmark features. Previous work also …
Improving fluid intelligence with training on working memory: a meta-analysis
Working memory (WM), the ability to store and manipulate information for short periods of
time, is an important predictor of scholastic aptitude and a critical bottleneck underlying …
time, is an important predictor of scholastic aptitude and a critical bottleneck underlying …
Do “brain-training” programs work?
In 2014, two groups of scientists published open letters on the efficacy of brain-training
interventions, or “brain games,” for improving cognition. The first letter, a consensus …
interventions, or “brain games,” for improving cognition. The first letter, a consensus …
No evidence of intelligence improvement after working memory training: a randomized, placebo-controlled study.
Numerous recent studies seem to provide evidence for the general intellectual benefits of
working memory training. In reviews of the training literature, Shipstead, Redick, and Engle …
working memory training. In reviews of the training literature, Shipstead, Redick, and Engle …
Working memory training revisited: A multi-level meta-analysis of n-back training studies
The efficacy of working memory (WM) training has been a controversial and hotly debated
issue during the past years. Despite a large number of training studies and several meta …
issue during the past years. Despite a large number of training studies and several meta …
[HTML][HTML] The ecology of human fear: survival optimization and the nervous system
We propose a Survival Optimization System (SOS) to account for the strategies that humans
and other animals use to defend against recurring and novel threats. The SOS attempts to …
and other animals use to defend against recurring and novel threats. The SOS attempts to …
The role of individual differences in cognitive training and transfer
Working memory (WM) training has recently become a topic of intense interest and
controversy. Although several recent studies have reported near-and far-transfer effects as a …
controversy. Although several recent studies have reported near-and far-transfer effects as a …
Emotion regulation in depression: The role of biased cognition and reduced cognitive control
J Joormann, WM Vanderlind - Clinical Psychological …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Sustained negative affect and difficulties experiencing positive affect are hallmark features of
major depressive disorder. Recent research has suggested that difficulties in emotion …
major depressive disorder. Recent research has suggested that difficulties in emotion …