New Training Method for Improving Working Memory

Out of the two commonly used brain training methods used by scientists to improve memory and attention, the dual n-back method was found to effectively improve working memory than the complex span method, shows a study conducted by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University. While the training method does not make anyone smarter, it improves skills that people require to excel at school and work.

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Improving working memory with dual n-back brain training method
- dual n-back method beats the complex span brain training method
- Brain activity in the prefrontal cortex changed during the n-back tasks

Improving Working Memory The Dual N-Back Brain Training Way

Scientists have discovered that the dual n-back brain-training method improved working memory to a greater extent than the complex span method. Read More

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