I (ok, almost) always agree with Annette and do here, but also think this issue
has some solvability. We should know a few things about transfer of training,
and I think there may be some potential for memory and cognitive training
programs as part of a larger framework of effort. I don't know
As usual Annette, we're on the same page. Even as I wrote "...I suppose
they're harmless..." it occurred to me that if people spend time trying to get
their aging parent to play these "brain games" in the belief that this will
improve their cognitive abilities and this does not happen, then the
Michael et al. : Chabris and Simon's (highly recommended) new book, "The
Invisible Gorilla" reviews these studies in some detail and provides a number
of relevant academic referencesScott
Scott O. Lilienfeld, Ph.D.
Professor
Editor, Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice
Department of
I have a very strong personal dislike for things that are "harmless" and so
people need not worry about there. They are always "harmful" IMHO, even if
people conclude they are harmless, because of opportunity cost. While people
are frittering away their time and money on something they could hav
In an upcoming episode of my podcast I plan to review the recent article in
Nature magazine ("Putting Brain Training to the Test"). I'd like to cover more
than one article if possible. I'll be doing some research to find others but
if anyone knows of research that has evaluated the effectivenes
I guess is "Freud beyond the soul"
Jose
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