Conventional working memory training may not improve intelligence

Heleen A. Slagter

doi:10.1016/j.tics.2012.10.001

Conventional working memory training may not improve intelligence

Heleen A. Slagter^*

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Abstract

A recent study by Redick and colleagues found no improvements in cognition or intelligence after working memory training using a randomized, placebo-controlled design. Here, I argue that, although conventional training protocols may be ineffective, positive effects might be obtained when future research takes into account factors known to promote more general learning.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	582-583
Number of pages	2
Journal	Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Volume	16
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2012.10.001
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2012
Externally published	Yes

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I would like to thank Richard Ridderinkhof, Marlies Vissers, Lotte Talsma, and Mike Cohen for useful discussions and/or comments on an earlier version of this article. This work was supported by a VIDI grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and a Marie Curie Reintegration Grant to H.A.S.

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