Abstract
The amount of information which can be stored in the human brain is limited and dependent on memory capacity. Over the last few years there has been a trend in training cognitive skills, not only to prevent cognitive decline, which is inevitable as a person grows older, but also to increase or at least preserve mental abilities that will allow a person to function at a higher cognitive level. Memory is one of those key aspects among cognitive skills that has a significant role in a person’s mental performance. Specifically, focus is given to Working Memory (WM), as evidence has shown that it can be increased by applying targeted interventions. An intervention program like this is the main object of this current paper. Using a Serious Game (SG), we designed and created a video game which targets WM training. Its effectiveness was tested and evaluated through an evaluation process where forty people participated in a seven-week training program. Post-results showed that participants had an increase in their WM performance, especially those who had lower scores at the pre-test, while those with high pre-test scores just preserved their initial status. Additionally, all participants agreed that the game is fun and enjoyable to play and that it helps them to increase WM performance.
Highlights
Over the last few years, brain functionality and cognitive skills have been in the center of interest.various studies and research have been carried out and are still taking place to identify best practices and evidence which will offer better training and enhancement of the human brain [1,2]. evidence so far indicates controversial results, it is claimed that training Working Memory (WM) can affect a person’s overall cognitive skills and intelligence.As we move towards an era where people have to deal with a plethora of information and process data in sectors such as the daily routine, workplace or even at school, it is crucial to be able to store and manage all this information, using it effectively as needed
We focus on a kind of memory which can be further improved, and this improvement can facilitate any cognitive functions in the human brain thereafter
Starting with the results regarding WM improvement, overall, the majority of the participants presented an increase in their WM capacity, as their performance in the Corsi test was found to be increased by one block minimum, while there were cases who managed to score two more blocks compared to their pre-test results
Summary
Over the last few years, brain functionality and cognitive skills have been in the center of interest.various studies and research have been carried out and are still taking place to identify best practices and evidence which will offer better training and enhancement of the human brain [1,2]. evidence so far indicates controversial results, it is claimed that training Working Memory (WM) can affect a person’s overall cognitive skills and intelligence.As we move towards an era where people have to deal with a plethora of information and process data in sectors such as the daily routine, workplace or even at school, it is crucial to be able to store and manage all this information, using it effectively as needed. Various studies and research have been carried out and are still taking place to identify best practices and evidence which will offer better training and enhancement of the human brain [1,2]. Evidence so far indicates controversial results, it is claimed that training Working Memory (WM) can affect a person’s overall cognitive skills and intelligence. Moving from school towards a professional career, someone must maintain strong brain functionality and develop advanced cognitive skills (e.g., problem-solving capability, novel thinking, strategic leadership, emotional intelligence and adaptability). Starting from a young age, children are required to develop higher mental abilities to be successful and perform at maximum level, so that they can prepare themselves for a professional career afterwards [3,4,5]
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