Human Growth and Development / Unit 15 HGD 2158 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The ACTIVE Trial
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The idea
In the ACTIVE trial, reasoning and processing-speed training kept their effects on those abilities for ten years, while memory training's effects faded.
In practice
Trained participants reporting less difficulty with everyday activities, such as managing money, a decade later.
Where people slip
The misconception is that brain games are the best way to stay sharp; social, enjoyable activity may be as beneficial and more attainable.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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