A case for the critical role of interference control training in n-back training games.
Intelligence & IQ Defined A good cognitive science definition of general intelligence is: “. . . that facet of mind underlying our capacity to think, to solve novel problems, to reason and to have knowledge of the world.” M. Anderson This op-ed statement signed by fifty-two researchers in the field (ref) extends this idea to include learning and being ‘switched on’: “A very general mental capability that, among other things, involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think
Here I explain how the gated dual n-back (gated DNB) innovation is a critical advance on classic dual n-back training. Warning: some of the material is quite technical. Simply read up to the ‘Summary’ section at the beginning, and then skip down to the last Exec Summary paragraph, for the basic take-home. In my dual n-back post I reviewed the evidence for the IQ augmenting benefits of dual n-back training, taking a closer look at the Johns Hopkins University DNB study published this
Not following through with your intentions or commitments is one of the major obstacles for effective brain training. For as long as training programs have been around to improve health or performance, we have been delaying, avoiding, and procrastinating with our training schedules. This article looks at some of the science behind what the ancient Greek philosophers called Akrasia – the failure of will and self-control where we act against our better judgement.
SuperSmart has a great (not to be taken too seriously) feature entitled ‘The 30 Smartest People Alive Today‘, where you can find a number of individuals with recorded IQ levels above 160. The World Genius Directory is perhaps the most up-to-date directory of super-IQs, including the 2013 ‘Genius of the Year’ winner for Europe, Dr Evangelos Katsioulis, famous for… Highest adult IQ in the world (2012): IQ 198 Highest adult IQ in the world (2010 – 2012): IQ 198.. Highest IQ
Let me introduce you to Elite Nootropics, a dedicated nootropics ‘smart drug’ company based in Fort Collins Colorado, USA. In this guest post from Elite Nootropics below, the focus is on nootropics targeting the brain’s cholinergic system and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Any comments on your experience with Piracetam or other nootropics are encouraged. We want to share these ‘mind hacking’ experiments, particularly if you have combined nootropics with an evidence-based brain training app such as i3 Mindware. My own position on smart drugs is still
There are 3 elements to i3 brain training: (1) Attention focus and chunking training; (2) Working memory training; (3) Executive function training. In this article we’re looking at the first of these. . Attention Focus & Chunking: Expert Perception Experts in any field differ from novices in their perception. More generally, smarter people have a better ability to quickly learn how to perceive a situation. Perception is an active process: we select and organise the data that bombards our senses using our
For a review explaining these different mechanisms, see Working Memory Brain Training Mechanisms.
In this blog you will learn the following The IQ score you need to become a Mensa member. An explanation of how a Mensa IQ score compares to an average IQ. The official IQ tests that qualify you for Mensa membership. Where to find practice IQ tests for Mensa. How to prepare for taking a Mensa qualifying IQ test to maximize your chances of success. What is Mensa and what are advantages to being a Mensa member. An IQ in the Top 2% Getting into Mensa is not
Triangulating for Stable Results Single peer-reviewed scientific studies are never enough. Scientists must compete, collaborate, and triangulate on phenomena with multiple methods in multiple labs. This produces stable results. One should ALWAYS be skeptical of the first results. Including one’s own. Skepticism and the call for follow-up studies has been rightfully applied to Jaeggi and colleagues’ study showing fluid intelligence (Gf) gains from training with the dual n-back, back in 2008: Improving fluid intelligence
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