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Human cognition declines overtime as a part of the aging process. The elderly may experience a decline in a number of cognitive functions such as a decline in processing speed, memory, attention, and executive functions. This is referred to as a transfer effect. A transfer effect is that training has effects on trained and untrained skills. Decline in cognition has proven to be difficult for the elderly when doing basic activities. The study believes that if the elderlies play video games, they could improve executive function, processing speed, memory, and attention. This study created a double blind experiment, where participants and even the testers were kept blinded to the experimental hypothesis, so that there were no bias. Participants in both the “Brain Age” and the “Tetris” groups played each an average of fifteen minutes a day, at least five days per week, for a total of four weeks. (Rui, Taki and Takeuchi) Cognitive functions were measured by global executive functions, attention and processing speed, and cognitive statuses. A total of 32 participants participated in this research study. The participants were all non-gamers and playing less than one hour of video games a week for the last 2 years. Participants played a video game for about fifteen minutes a day. Both the executive functions and processing speed, showed a transfer effect by the brain training game in

My best post-secondary option is Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego, CA. To find this out, we watched an exemplary video, which showed us the six main post-secondary pathways; University, Military, Apprenticeship, College, Directly to Work, and Private Training. Next, we had to explore career options based on our interests, considering the areas we will need to study most, the skills required, and the level of education needed. Then, with the end career in mind, we chose three of the best options under the pathway that pleased us most; mine being a University. Finally, we considered all criteria of each of the Universities and chose which one best fit our needs. In the end, PLNU was the best fitting option for me.

The primary method and source of control variables in this study is a 10 minute questionnaire with 14 open and closed questions, though they fail to control for key aspects such as natural cognitive decline. Though the study does make a point of mentioning their methodological flaws in the form of lack of control over testing situations, such as time of day, distractors, and degree of traffic. One of the strengths of the design is its relatively short time span, preventing fatigue. Sampling was random in so far

Studies suggest that computer based cognitive training (CBCT) may be more effective over traditional cognitive training (TCT) in slowing the progression of dementia. CBCT allows for adjustment of difficulty of the task which allows increase as participants improve, therefore enabling constant cognitive challenge (Gaitán et al., 2013).

Thesis Statement: Though video games have a controversial and sometimes negative reputation, when used correctly they can benefit a person’s emotional wellbeing, motor skills, and potentially aid their health through video game exercising.

The college search process is overwhelming. With over 4,000 degree granting institutions, it can feel like there are too many choices. Even with the multiple services offered, like the College Board and AKCIS search tools, students can feel lost among the maze of loose leaflets, posters, and pamphlets sent by assorted colleges bragging about a program or

An iPhone app helped London scientists get a better understanding of Alzheimer's. A game called Sea Hero Quest centered around a sailor's memories at sea could be the first step in testing for dementia. By having the player try and navigate through buoys and other obstacles researchers were able to measure their sense of direction. From the game they were able to conclude that sense of direction being to decrease after you're done being a teenager and players from Nordic countries, where better health is more common, were better navigators. Unfortunately disorientation is a sign of dementia and Alzheimer's, but using the player's data they can spot early signs of dementia. The use of similar Alzheimer's diagnosis methods in the future seems

Implement a One Call Transfer line that is answered directly by the A&T nurse who then initiates a conference call between the referring physician and an ER physician.

Whether it is remembering what groceries to buy, exercising, or multitasking, as human beings, age, daily tasks or activities to become more difficult to carry out. With technology significantly improving, it can become increasingly difficult for an aging adult to keep up with the steadily advancing world. Just as we maintain our heart health, maintenance of brain health in older adults are is important to society and everyday lives of individuals. Brain training, such as brain games, enhances the cognition and memory functions in older adults. By maintaining brain health, brain training can not only enhance cognitive functions but, can help positively transfer skills required to execute daily activities that require alertness, lack of

Twelve studies were eligible for inclusion. All study designs were randomised control studies, with one being quasi-experimental. The sample size of the included studies ranged from 10 to 60 participants with mean age ranging from 62.5 to 73.8 years living in municipal senior centres, institutions, or were community-dwelling. Relevant conditions reported were dementia, coronary artery disease, degenerative joint problems and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, the majority of participants were healthy older adults, with most studies excluding those with any psychiatric or neurological disorders. The interventions utilised in the studies included the Nintendo WiiTM, Xbox 360, non-action video games, exergames, online game suites, exercise programs used on iPads, and cognitive training programs. Furthermore, the frequency of the interventions ranged from 3 to 24 weeks, and lasted 20 to 90 minutes per session. The outcome measures used included attention, processing speed, working, episodic, and short-term memory, executive functioning, reaction time, balance, functional ability, alertness, focus and physical functioning. Due to the large variation in interventions and outcome measures, data pooling was predominantly impossible. Selection bias was only detected in one study (Lee et al., 2016), in which a

A 2011 study by Treiber and colleagues, as part of the population based ‘Cache County Dementia Progression Study’ in Utah, presented evidence for the correlation between regular partaking in activities that result in high level cognitive stimulation and a reduction in the rate of cognitive decline (p. 421). Treiber and colleagues use a levelling system in their experiment in which a given activity is of active, intermediate or passive cognitive stimulation, categorising such activities as crossword puzzles to be

Information processing of older adults, such as psychomotor skills slows down with age, particularly with ambiguous information processing and is a consideration of a universal, cross-cultural phenomenon (Kail & Salthouse, 1984). Interestingly when the task is not difficult, this can make the predictor of psychomotor decline difficult. For instance, are basic daily tasks such as cooking, dressing, self-care, and hygiene. On the other hand, attention to more demanding tasks such as driving is a relation to changes such as vision, hearing, reaction time, and attention (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2013), for example. A counselor may suggest that a client make a goal to try a new daily task such as using technology to play a game online that requires improving reaction time.

I am applying to Seoul National University to continue the development of my critical learning skills and to broaden my knowledge base. I feel I am now ready to complete a degree, and understand what is required to function successfully in our environment. I realize that to advance from the world of undergraduate college curriculum to that of an atmosphere of higher education in graduate training, takes much of a prospective graduate student??s time and effort.

China, one of countries that can boast of an ancient civilization, has a long and mysterious history. Throughout it history, the evolutions of Chinese examination system affects the destiny of China.

Descriptive research: According to Ghauri and Gronhaug, expressive exploration is directed with the end goal of discovering answers to the organized inquiries like, who, what, where, when, why and how. It helps in clearing the peculiarity of a populace or a watched truth. It for the most part incorporates the utilization of techniques like: review, perception, auxiliary information, boards and so forth.