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Despite dozens of empirical studies and a growing body of meta-analytic work, there is little
consensus regarding the efficacy of cognitive training. In this review, we examine why this …

The foundational tenet of brain training is that general cognitive functioning can be
enhanced by completing computerized games, a notion that is both intuitive and appealing …

Brain training is a large and expanding industry, and yet there is a recurrent and ongoing
debate concerning its scientific basis or evidence for efficacy. Much of evidence for the …

Can we create engaging training programs that improve working memory (WM) skills? While
there are numerous procedures that attempt to do so, there is a great deal of controversy …

A fundamental principle of human performance is that it improves with practice (1). There is
no doubt that “practice makes perfect” when learning to play the piano, but it also benefits …

Abstract 'Brain training', or the goal of improved cognitive function through the regular use of
computerized tests, is a multimillion-pound industry, yet in our view scientific evidence to …

However, if the brain-training methods outlined in Simons et al.(2016) have little efficacy
outside of the narrow range of the tasks that are repeatedly practiced, are there interventions …

The idea that working memory training can enhance general cognitive abilities has received
a lot of attention in the last few years. Some studies have demonstrated far transfer to other …