Game: Speed processing

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Instructions: A figure appears. You have to notice which way the figure is facing. At level 1, you have to decide whether it faces the same way as the last picture you saw. At level 2, you have to decide whether it faces the same way as the picture you saw twice before. On a computer, use the right arrow to answer YES, and the left arrow to answer NO. On mobile, swipe right to answer YES and swipe left to answer NO. The game lasts 2 minutes, after which your score is displayed.

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Why Does This Attention Training Work?

You are training to increase the speed of information processing in the brain. Research has shown that improving cognitive abilities requires training across various aspects for it to have an impact in everyday life. For example, practicing Sudoku may make you better at Sudoku, but it doesn’t necessarily help in daily activities. However, if you engage in a variety of exercises, such as Sudoku, memory training, learning a new language, and other activities, you can expand the neural network in the brain, which has a noticeable effect on everyday life, with benefits that can easily last for many years.

It has also been found that training in speed processing alone—where you practice the speed at which you can absorb input and respond—has a clear positive impact on daily life. This is logical in a sense, as the increased speed and the “turbo” effect you’ve put on your brain circuits are retained when you use your brain for other tasks. The effect on daily life is particularly important for preventing dementia and is especially crucial for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia.

In this game, your eyes must first move to the other square. From there, impulses are sent to the brain about what you see. Then, the memory storage is accessed, the previous image is retrieved, and a comparison is made. The result of the comparison can be either yes or no. A message is then sent to the hand to press the correct arrow or swipe in the correct direction. The nerve pathways being used are the same ones employed in many of our everyday activities. These pathways are strengthened each time they are used, which in turn has a positive effect on daily life.

Game: Speed processing

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