This article has been written as a response to those of you who are interested in how best to train your working memory using the dual n-back – specifically using IQ Mindware working memory training software.
Today I will look at: Working memory: the ability to temporarily hold information or rules in your ‘mental workspace’ in the face of distractions or concurrent tasks, needed for all purposeful, intelligent problem solving, decision-making,… Read More »Increase IQ With Interference Control Training
In this article we review the evidence for conditions under which n-back training N-Back for IQ: A Research Controversy The effectiveness of dual n-back training to improve IQ – also called fluid intelligence – the… Read More »N-Back Training for IQ – When It Works
A study published this month in the prestigious journal Intelligence has shown brain training combined with exercise results in getting smarter through gains in fluid intelligence (visuospatial reasoning) – a key measure of IQ.
Generally what we understand by ‘brain training is computerized cognitive training (CCT) – apps usually designed to improve your attention, processing speed, memory, reasoning and so on. In this chapter I shall be reviewing what… Read More »Working Memory Training Review
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Intelligence Augmentation (IA) technologies reviewed. Biohacking and brain prosthetics.