tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post7162762056667793799..comments2024-03-02T03:24:43.931-05:00Comments on Advanced Analytic Techniques: Is Working Memory Training Effective? A Meta-Analytic ReviewKristan J. Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566135545863154089noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-26277573287904633092013-05-02T09:48:26.593-04:002013-05-02T09:48:26.593-04:00This article touched on some of the results of the...This article touched on some of the results of the article I read; namely, that brain training does not transfer to other skills well but rather is targeted for the specific activity. This meta-analysis is valuable because many studies seem to find contradicting results. Nevertheless, I agree with your critique, although there often are limitations to these studies, brain training can have some value if we are aware of them, particularly in the intelligence field.Ana Barbichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491624785665088328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-59166370866586454162013-05-01T17:12:55.940-04:002013-05-01T17:12:55.940-04:00As a meta-analysis this article summarized the res...As a meta-analysis this article summarized the research studies I reviewed. It seems like 23 studies is not a large amount to review considering the large volume of studies that were available on the topic. Due to the emphasis on brain training in older adults I think a study that focused on articles is tailored to this demographic would have been very useful. I wonder if the articles that were included in the analysis all incorporated the same amount of training on a daily basis as well as the same amount of days consecutively because this may have been a limitation. Angie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737384901278780197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-73950600158536303662013-04-30T20:55:45.176-04:002013-04-30T20:55:45.176-04:00I find positives in this study in the fact that it...I find positives in this study in the fact that it found that brain training was able to increase specific and short term results. Based on what I have read about brain training, the whole purpose of its application is to make the individual take short brain testing activities every day. Thus, if conducted in this manner I find a considerable amount of relevance to its usage among individuals. I found it interesting that within the meta-analysis none of the studies focused on the older demographic. I find this as an error based on most brain training tools were created for the older demographics to help maintain their cognitive abilities as they age. Lastly, in terms of being related to the intelligence community I think that brain training would be beneficial. I think that brain training overall has the ability to improve cognitive functioning among any age group. Keeping ones brain sharp and improving cognitive thinking process is important to any analyst within the intelligence community in my opinion. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412280252210298973noreply@blogger.com