Combined effect sizes for EF revealed a decrement of 0.57 SD for verbal fluency, 0.36 SD for working memory, and 0.49 SD for
cognitive flexibility in comparison to controls.
Title: Re-evaluating the PCP challenge as a pre-clinical model of impaired
cognitive flexibility in schizophrenia Author: L. Fellini et al..
The analysis suggests, but does not prove, that consuming DHA and EPA, two omega - 3 fatty acids found in fish, enhanced
cognitive flexibility in these adults in part by beefing up the anterior cingulate cortex, the researchers report in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
«By understanding how the brain attempts to implement
cognitive flexibility in a neurodevelopmental disorder like autism, we can better understand the nature of the disorder,» said Dina R. Dajani, Ph.D. student of psychology in the UM College of Arts & Sciences and first author of the study.
In the current study, Whitney, along with colleagues John Hinson, WSU professor of psychology, and Hans Van Dongen, director of the WSU Sleep and Performance Research Center at WSU Spokane, compared how people with different variations of the DRD2 gene performed on tasks designed to test both their ability to anticipate events and
their cognitive flexibility in response to changing circumstances.
Not exact matches
Overall, the study found «no evidence that personal brain training benefited the participants
in terms of improving
cognitive performance, working memory, on attention,
cognitive flexibility, or inhibitory control,» says Lerman.
Compared to a control group that stayed active
in different ways, the runners «showed superior gains
in their
cognitive flexibility,» reports BPS.
In a new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine, researchers looked at whether cognitive flexibility for learning tasks and goal - directed control was impaired early in the development of OC
In a new study published
in the journal Psychological Medicine, researchers looked at whether cognitive flexibility for learning tasks and goal - directed control was impaired early in the development of OC
in the journal Psychological Medicine, researchers looked at whether
cognitive flexibility for learning tasks and goal - directed control was impaired early
in the development of OC
in the development of OCD.
That control lies with the brain's executive functions, processes that handle attention, inhibition, working memory and
cognitive flexibility and are also involved
in reasoning, problem - solving and planning.
The more
cognitive flexibility an individual has, the greater his or her chances of doing well
in life.
For instance, knowing if there is a simple increase or decrease
in connectivity between brain regions compared to healthy individuals, or whether those with autism use entirely different brain regions to implement
cognitive flexibility will enable researchers to better design interventions to improve
cognitive flexibility skills.
Previous studies have shown that greater
cognitive flexibility relates to better reading abilities as a child, resilience as an adult, and quality of life
in the advanced years.
In a new paper published in the journal Trends in Neurosciences, University of Miami (UM) College of Arts & Sciences researchers clarify many of the concepts surrounding cognitive flexibility and propose a model of its underlying neural mechanism
In a new paper published
in the journal Trends in Neurosciences, University of Miami (UM) College of Arts & Sciences researchers clarify many of the concepts surrounding cognitive flexibility and propose a model of its underlying neural mechanism
in the journal Trends
in Neurosciences, University of Miami (UM) College of Arts & Sciences researchers clarify many of the concepts surrounding cognitive flexibility and propose a model of its underlying neural mechanism
in Neurosciences, University of Miami (UM) College of Arts & Sciences researchers clarify many of the concepts surrounding
cognitive flexibility and propose a model of its underlying neural mechanisms.
In addition to revealing the functions of different areas within the prefrontal cortex, studies have also demonstrated the
flexibility of the region, which has helped experts optimize
cognitive therapy techniques to enable patients with brain damage to learn new skills and compensate for their impairments.
The computerized part of the treatment was administered to pairs of adults with autism to help improve their neurocognitive abilities, such as attention and
cognitive flexibility — which are important precursors to higher - level skills involved
in problem - solving, self - regulation and social communication.
Compared with those who received no hormone treatment, athletes
in the two estrogen treatment groups taken together had significantly better verbal memory and
cognitive flexibility scores at the end of six months than their pre-treatment scores, the investigators reported.
Participants also underwent testing of their ability to suppress a response and their
cognitive flexibility that allows them to switch back and forth between different tasks — both crucial capabilities
in everyday life (employing the Delis - Kaplan Executive Function System Color - Word Interference Test).
«We wanted to confirm that higher omega - 3 fatty acids related to better
cognitive flexibility, and we did
in fact see that,» Zamroziewicz said.
A study at Oregon State University indicates that both a high - fat and a high - sugar diet, compared to a normal diet, cause changes
in gut bacteria that appear related to a significant loss of «
cognitive flexibility,» or the power to adapt and adjust to changing situations.
Finally, we were able to show that higher volume
in the anterior cingulate cortex was an intermediary
in the relationship between omega - 3 fatty acids and
cognitive flexibility.»
One of the most pronounced changes was
in what researchers call
cognitive flexibility.
Bumble bees show an unexpected level of
cognitive flexibility when it comes to solving problems
in exchange for sugar water.
Results: Subchronic PCP treatment induced deficits
in episodic memory,
cognitive flexibility and social functioning, assessed via the novel object recognition, cued reversal learning and social interaction tests.
Similarly, reversal trials involve a change
in platform location and measure the
cognitive flexibility of the rodent to recognize that the platform is gone and look somewhere else.
There were also several studies that reported changes
in physiological and
cognitive outcomes including increased heart rate variability, decreased cortisol concentration, improved respiratory muscle and abdominal strength, greater
flexibility, improved planning and execution of
cognitive tasks, and even declines
in physiological stress reactivity.
Children who quiet their minds and practice self - reflection boost development
in the frontal lobes where the executive functions for paying attention, emotional regulation, and
cognitive flexibility reside.
If your school had a student - friendly environment for teaching children about metacognition, children could develop their skills
in self - reflection, paying attention, emotional regulation, and
cognitive flexibility.
Here,
cognitive flexibility and supporting opinions are also activated
in interpreting source validity, comparing media and evaluating perspective.
In this post, I'll suggest ways to activate your students» developing neural networks of skillsets for
cognitive flexibility.
In an eighth - grade classroom, conflict resolution might also necessitate empathy and
cognitive flexibility.
Collage art inspires
cognitive flexibility because components are decoupled from their literal roles and used
in novel ways.
In «The Logic of Interdisciplinary Studies,» a research report by Sandra Mathison and Melissa Freeman presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in 1997, the authors wrote, «Interdisciplinary, integrated, and integrative studies represent an opportunity to have more meaningful relations with students; teach cognitive skills associated with «real life» (e.g., cooperation, problem solving, ability to see connections); motivate students; increase student achievement; promote positive attitudes toward subject matter; create more curricular flexibility; diminish scheduling problems; and integrate new and rapidly changing information with increased time efficiency.&raqu
In «The Logic of Interdisciplinary Studies,» a research report by Sandra Mathison and Melissa Freeman presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association
in 1997, the authors wrote, «Interdisciplinary, integrated, and integrative studies represent an opportunity to have more meaningful relations with students; teach cognitive skills associated with «real life» (e.g., cooperation, problem solving, ability to see connections); motivate students; increase student achievement; promote positive attitudes toward subject matter; create more curricular flexibility; diminish scheduling problems; and integrate new and rapidly changing information with increased time efficiency.&raqu
in 1997, the authors wrote, «Interdisciplinary, integrated, and integrative studies represent an opportunity to have more meaningful relations with students; teach
cognitive skills associated with «real life» (e.g., cooperation, problem solving, ability to see connections); motivate students; increase student achievement; promote positive attitudes toward subject matter; create more curricular
flexibility; diminish scheduling problems; and integrate new and rapidly changing information with increased time efficiency.»
In today's world, the skillsets of
cognitive flexibility are more critical and valuable than ever before.
Students with these skillsets will be prepared to achieve their highest potentials for
cognitive flexibility and the creative cognition to embrace the as - yet - unknown opportunities awaiting them
in the 21st century.
Our journey starts from the beginning of the 20th century, and includes, inter alia, the famous Pavlovian Conditioning and Skinner's Operant Conditional Theory, continues through the mid 50s and the first time computers were used
in learning environments, the influential Problem - Based Learning inspired by Howard Barrows
in the 60s, David Merrill's Component Display Theory, the
Cognitive Flexibility Theory
in the late 1980s that aims to develop the learner's ability to comprehend multidimensional situations, the introduction of multimedia and CD - ROMs
in educational environments
in the 90s, to the development of WebQuest
in 1995, and the launch of the Authentic Learning Model
in the late 2000s by Marilyn Lombardi.
One of the most significant advantages of using the
Cognitive Flexibility Theory
in your eLearning course design is that you can overcome the challenges that are usually associated with ill - structured knowledge of more complex domains.
Older children can use common household items
in new ways to act out their plays, building
cognitive flexibility.
In this article, I'll briefly explain basic principles of the Cognitive Flexibility Theory and I'll give you some ideas about its practical applications in the eLearning course desig
In this article, I'll briefly explain basic principles of the
Cognitive Flexibility Theory and I'll give you some ideas about its practical applications
in the eLearning course desig
in the eLearning course design.
In this article, I'll explore the 4 best practices of using the Cognitive Flexibility Theory in eLearning, which can help you create meaningful eLearning courses that foster a deeper connection to the eLearning conten
In this article, I'll explore the 4 best practices of using the
Cognitive Flexibility Theory
in eLearning, which can help you create meaningful eLearning courses that foster a deeper connection to the eLearning conten
in eLearning, which can help you create meaningful eLearning courses that foster a deeper connection to the eLearning content.
The
Cognitive Flexibility Theory relies upon the idea that learners must not only be able to manipulate the means by which knowledge and content are being represented, but also the processes that are
in charge of operating those representations.
There are a range of critical issues, such as: the implementation of the reauthorized ESEA (now called The Every Student Succeeds Act) which includes new
flexibility for states
in designing state standards and accountability systems as well as a hard cap on the number of students with the most significant
cognitive disabilities taking alternate assessments on alternate standards; regulations on disproportionate identification of minority students to special education; and, the goal to transition more disadvantaged students into college and careers that will have a significant impact on some of the most vulnerable children.
Challenging students are challenging — not because they lack motivation — but because they lack crucial
cognitive skills, especially
in the domains of
flexibility / adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving.
Cognitive flexibility explains how teacher candidates, having engaged with the SWAP during their teacher preparation coursework, might learn to adapt those practices to diverse learners
in different classroom contexts.
In this way, SWAP enables teacher candidates to develop
cognitive flexibility regarding strategies for secondary writing instruction.
Moreover, the SWAP provides multiple examples of how those practices apply differently
in different contexts, thus encouraging
cognitive flexibility.
Cognitive flexibility theory: Advanced knowledge acquisition
in ill - structured domains.
Seeing how the grammatical errors made by these particular students are often rooted
in the logic of their native languages and how a teacher who understands something about that logic and that culture can sensitively respond
in context - specific ways may lead teacher candidates to develop
cognitive flexibility as they wonder what other patterns
in student writing (and their own) are the result of where they grew up and how they can take that into account when writing feedback.
The SWAP has the potential to link rich, contextualized artifacts of practice to powerful statements of theoretical principles
in research and policy, thus developing teacher candidates»
cognitive flexibility.
In an ill - structured domain such as literacy teaching, Rand Spiro has argued for the importance of
cognitive flexibility and for the power of case - based learning, specifically using mini-cases that, through computer technology, can be juxtaposed to illustrate complexities of teaching.
Cognitive flexibility, constructivism, and hypertext: Random access instruction for advanced knowledge acquisition
in ill - structured domains.