title: Conventional working memory training may not improve intelligence.
abstract: A recent study by Redick and colleagues found no improvements in cognition or intelligence after working memory training using a randomized, placebo-controlled design. Here, I argue that, although conventional training protocols may be ineffective, positive effects might be obtained when future research takes into account factors known to promote more general learning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Weesperplein 4, 1018 XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. h.a.slagter@uva.nl
authors.forename: Heleen A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Slagter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence / Q000502:physiology*; D008570:Memory, Short-Term / Q000502:physiology*; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000639:trends