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Effect of updating training on fluid intelligence in children

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Recent studies have indicated that working memory (WM) training can improve fluid intelligence. However, these earlier studies confused the impact of WM storage and central executive function on the effects of training. The current study used the running memory task to train the updating ability of 9–11 year-old children using a double-blind controlled design. The results revealed that children’s fluid intelligence was significantly improved by memory-updating training. Overall, our findings suggest that the increase in fluid intelligence achieved with WM training is related to improving central executive function.

Source: Chinese Science Bulletin

DOI: 10.1007/s11434-011-4553-5

Authors: Xin Zhao, YiXue Wang, DanWei Liu, RenLai Zhou

Institutions: Beijing Normal University, State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning

Language: English

Topic: Cognitive Abilities and Testing

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Key Research and Development Program of China, Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University

Award: G912070632