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What is Visual Spatial Working Memory?
What is Visual Spatial Working Memory? The term “Memory” is used in casual conversation to generally describe an individual’s capacity
What is Sustained Attention?
Sustained attention refers to the ability to focus on one or more items for a necessary duration of time
What is Task Initiation?
What is Task Initiation? Task initiation is a skill that is important for children throughout development in school as
How Does Processing Speed Impact Academics?
How does processing speed impact academics? Processing speed involves the ability to process information quickly, without requiring a
What is Task Persistence in Children?
What is Task Persistence in children? Task Persistence is a skill that is important for children throughout development in
What is Regulation Of Affect?
The ability to regulate one’s own affect or emotions can be described as managing feelings in order to complete a
What are Time Management Skills?
Time management skills can be described as a skill that helps individuals to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely
Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with ADHD
A study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working memory training with video-game like materials compared
What is Response Inhibition?
Response inhibition is the conscious choice to ignore other stimuli (mental or environmental) that would detract from the attention
Is Gaming Good for the Mind?
Yahoo’s “Plugged In” blog had an interesting review about some of the most recent research looking into popular video
Recommended Physical Activity to Improve Academic Skills and Executive Functioning
Summer is a great time for outdoor sports. As you may already know, physical activity is good for the body
Impact of Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working-memory training with video-game like materials compared to
