Working memory training involves learning new skills

Working Memory Training and Implicit Learning

Recent studies have shown that working memory can be improved through training and this improvement generalizes to other cognitive measures. Working memory studies typically focus on the retention of random sequences; however, much of what working memory is used for is not random. This study investigated what effect probabilistic structure has on adaptive training of working memory and how diff...

Training of Working Memory

Working memory is the ability to keep information online for a brief period of time, which is essential for many cognitive tasks such as control of attention and problem solving. In contrast to what was previously assumed, we have shown that systematic training can improve working memory capacity in both children and adults. Brain imaging studies also show that working memory training leads to ...

Cogmed Working Memory Training

Cogmed Working Memory Training

The Effect of Working Memory Training on Working Memory Capacity and Performance of Novice Karateka

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of working memory (WM) training on WM capacity and performance of novice karate practitioners (karateka). Methods: Research method is quasi-experimental with a pretest posttest control group design. A total of 24 karate practitioners were selected among Alborz (Alborz Province, iran) novice karateka by convenience sampling me...