Working memory training improves reading processes in typically developing children

2011/05/26 by Sandra V. Loosli, Sandra Loosli, Martin Buschkuehl +2 · 4 citations
Psychology · #Cognitive Abilities and Testing #Educational and Psychological Assessments #Child and Animal Learning Development

paper · doi:10.1080/09297049.2011.575772

Abstract

The goal of this study was to investigate whether a brief cognitive training intervention results in a specific performance increase in the trained task, and whether there are transfer effects to other nontrained measures. A computerized, adaptive working memory intervention was conducted with 9- to 11-year-old typically developing children. The children considerably improved their performance in the trained working memory task. Additionally, compared to a matched control group, the experimental group significantly enhanced their reading performance after training, providing further evidence for shared processes between working memory and reading.

Citations

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