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Enhanced efficiency of the executive attention network after training in preschool children: Immediate and after two months effects

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URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10498/16489

DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2011.09.004

ISSN: 1878-9293

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Rueda Cuerva, Mª Rosario; Checa Fernández, Purificación; Combita, Lina
Date
2012-01-01
Department
Psicología
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Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience - 2014 - 2S S192-S204
Abstract
Executive attention is involved in the regulation of thoughts, emotions and responses. This function experiences major development during preschool years and is associated to a neural network involving the anterior cingulate cortex and prefrontal structures. Recently, there have been some attempts to improve attention and other executive functions through training. In the current study, a group of 5 years old children (n=37) were assigned to either a training-group who performed ten sessions of computerized training of attention or a non-trained control group. Assessment of performance in a range of tasks, targeting attention, intelligence and regulation of affect was carried out in three occasions: (1) before, (2) after, and (3) two months after completion of training. Also, brain function was examined with a high-density electroencephalogram system. Results demonstrate that trained children activate the executive attention network faster and more efficiently than untrained children, an effect that was still observed two months after without further training. Also, evidence of transfer of attention training to fluid intelligence and, to a lesser degree, to regulation of affect was observed. Results show that efficiency of the brain system underlying self-regulation can be enhanced by experience during development, providing opportunities for curricular improvement.
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Training; Executive Attention; Confluict resolution; ERPs; Fluid intelligence; Affect regulation
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