Cogmed Notes
Introduction; Cogmed Working Memory Training is a series of fun computer-based games that provide solutions for improving attention by increasing working memory capacity over a five week training period.
Cogmed claims that through incorporating cognitive neuroscience with innovative computer game design and Cogmed robot close professional support. Cogmed aims to improve working memory skills and improve attention. With computerized training that aims at improving the supposed underlying defect of ADHD, namely a deficient working memory. For clinical practice, it would be highly relevant to make a direct comparison of the effects of medication (methylphenidate) and working memory (Cogmed) training in the treatment of children with ADHD. Key features-
Key features --• Therefore, in this study, children with ADHD will be randomly assigned to three treatment conditions: (1) methylphenidate, (2) a Cogmed training, or (3) a combination of methylphenidate and Cogmed training. Before and after treatment and at a follow-up after 6 months, assessments will be carried out to measure children’s (a) working memory performance, (b) functioning of attention, (c) clinical symptoms of ADHD, and (d) co-morbid psychopathological symptoms.
Long Term Memory- Weather it is short amount of information from 30 seconds ago or a long memory from last month, both short term memory and long term memory will be stored in either short term memory or long term memory. A memory that took
