Attention training and attention state training

The ability to attend and to exercise cognitive control are vital aspects of human adaptability. Several studies indicate that attention training using computer based exercises can lead to improved attention in children and adults. Randomized control studies of exposure to nature, mindfulness and in...

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Published inTrends in cognitive sciences Vol. 13; no. 5; pp. 222 - 227
Main Authors Tang, Yi-Yuan, Posner, Michael I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2009
Elsevier
Subjects
Activity levels. Psychomotricity
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Attention - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Brain - physiology
Child
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Learning
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Models, Psychological
Neurology
Practice (Psychology)
Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Vigilance. Attention. Sleep
Young Adult
Human
Vigilance
Central nervous system
Attention
Cognition
Review
Psychological training
Cognitive control
Encephalon
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Summary:The ability to attend and to exercise cognitive control are vital aspects of human adaptability. Several studies indicate that attention training using computer based exercises can lead to improved attention in children and adults. Randomized control studies of exposure to nature, mindfulness and integrative body-mind training (IBMT) yield improved attention and self-regulation. Here, we ask how attention training and attention state training might be similar and different in their training methods, neural mechanisms and behavioral outcomes. Together these various methods lead to practical ways of improving attention and self-regulation.
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ISSN:1364-6613
1879-307X
DOI:10.1016/j.tics.2009.01.009