Set shifting training

Set shifting training improves trained set shifting task performance in humans (d = −1.84, 95% CI [−2.56, −1.11]).

“Both the ANCOVA on the composite switching cost in RTs, F(1, 30) = 26.671, p < 0.001, d = −1.84, 95% CI [−2.56, −1.11], as well as on the composite mixing cost in RTs F(1, 30) = 59.874, p < 0.001, d = −2.80, 95% CI [−3.54, −2.06], were statistically significant, due to the smaller switching and mixing costs of the training group at posttest compared with the control group”

Human trial5 weeksn = 33

Limited Effects of Set Shifting Training in Healthy Older Adults

Frontiers in aging neuroscience·Mar 23, 2017

Set shifting training improves trained set shifting task performance in humans.

“Compared to the controls, the training group showed significant improvements on the trained tasks.”

Human trialhealthy; compared with an active computer-game control groupadaptive computerized trainingthree training sessions a week (45 min/session)5 weeksn = 17

Limited Effects of Set Shifting Training in Healthy Older Adults

Frontiers in aging neuroscience·Mar 23, 2017

Set shifting training has no effect on other cognitive functions in humans.

“No generalization of training gains was observed n the Simon task, as the main effect of group was non-significant at posttest both with regard to the Simon effect in RTs (F < 1) and accuracy (F < 2).”

Human trial5 weeksn = 33

Limited Effects of Set Shifting Training in Healthy Older Adults

Frontiers in aging neuroscience·Mar 23, 2017

Set shifting training improves accuracy on an untrained computerized set shifting task in humans.

“Evidence for near transfer in the training group was very limited, as it was seen only on overall accuracy on an untrained computerized set shifting task.”

Human trialhealthy; near transfer5 weeksn = 17

Limited Effects of Set Shifting Training in Healthy Older Adults

Frontiers in aging neuroscience·Mar 23, 2017