Training and transfer effects of extensive task-switching training in students.

ABSTRACT: The capacity to switch between tasks is a central component of executive functioning. Previous studies assessing effects of task-switch training have revealed mixed results, both in terms of processes that may be improved and the extent of beneficial effects on non-trained tasks. These studies primarily used few training sessions, which may have limited training and transfer effects. Here, 31 students were trained for 21 days on a cued switching task. Both the trained group and an active control group (n = 29) performed a number of cognitive tasks before and after training. Training reduced both switch and mixing costs, which mostly reached an asymptote after approximately four to six training sessions, although there were residual costs at the end of training. The switch cost reduction wa

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7039846 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature