Practice-Oriented Retest Learning as the Basic Form of Cognitive Plasticity of the Aging Brain
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
It has been well documented that aging is associated with declines in a variety of cognitive functions.
A growing body of research shows that the age-related cognitive declines are reversible through cognitive training programs, suggesting maintained cognitive plasticity of the aging brain.
Retest learning represents a basic form of cognitive plasticity.
It has been consistently demonstrated for adults in young-old and old-old ages.
Accumulated research indicates that retest learning is effective, robust, endurable and could occur at a more conceptual level beyond item-specific memorization.
Recent studies also demonstrate promisingly broader transfer effects from retest practice of activities involving complex executive functioning to other untrained tasks.
The results shed light on the development of self-guided mental exercise programs to improve cognitive performance and efficiency of the aging brain.
The relevant studies were reviewed, and the findings were discussed in light of their limitations, implications, and future directions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yang, Lixia. 2011. Practice-Oriented Retest Learning as the Basic Form of Cognitive Plasticity of the Aging Brain. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469650
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yang, Lixia. Practice-Oriented Retest Learning as the Basic Form of Cognitive Plasticity of the Aging Brain. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469650
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yang, Lixia. Practice-Oriented Retest Learning as the Basic Form of Cognitive Plasticity of the Aging Brain. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469650
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469650