Working Memory Improves Intelligence

Working Memory Training Increases Your Intellectual Ability

Recent research (April 2008) published by the National Academy of Science shows that:

    -    "Fluid Reasoning" is the ability to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge.

    -    Fluid reasoning is one of the most important factors in learning.

    -    Fluid reasoning is closely related to professional and educational success, especially in complex and demanding environments.

Increasing Your Intellectual Ability

    -    Previously, no training has been shown to improve fluid reasoning as assessed by intelligence tests, aside from directly "teaching the test" (and this training does not transfer to real life functioning.)

    -    Research now indicates that training on a demanding working memory task is shown to improve individuals' fluid reasoning.

    -    The extent of gain in intelligence depends on the amount of training - the more the training, the more the improvement.

Research just released from Cogmed*

    -    Cogmed training improves working memory in normal young adults (ages 20-30)

    -    Cogmed training improves working memory in normal senior adults (ages 60-70)

    -    The younger adults improve more from the training than the older adults.

              _{*Presented at the} Cognitive Neuroscience Society _{annual conference, April 2008}

Implications of the Research

    -    Working memory training is the only intervention that has been shown to improve general intellectual functioning.

    -    We have a proven method for improving working memory for students and adults.

    -    We can assist students in developing skills that will help them:

            -    Learn Better

            -    Improve their complex problem-solving skills

            -    Perform better on tests (in-class, nationally standardized tests such as the  ACT, SAT, GRE)

            -    As a result, we are conducting some initial research with students preparing for the ACT and SAT.  If you are interested (a discount for the training is provided), please contact us.

Contact Information: 

    Working Memory Solutions

    Paul White, PhD., Clinical Director

    316-681-4428

    paul@drpaulwhite.com