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The processing speed tests were designed to automatically assess processing speed. It
supposes that the better one's processing speed, more efficiently they will learn new
information. This process consists of receiving the information, understanding it, and
generating a response. If the results are deficient in this area, one's ability to make
decisions, executive functions, and carrying-out instructions will be
significantly affected—but that can be changed!
Aside from processing speed, these tasks also perform an exhaustive analysis of the
other cognitive abilities that are closely related to processing speed, like working
memory and visual short-term memory, all in a fun environment.
Is possible to improve cognitive processing speed?
Definitely. Like with any other cognitive ability, you can train, learn, and improve
processing speed, and these games helps you do it. The basis of improving
processing speed is to develop metacognitive strategies.
The key to improving processing speed is based on making more solid connections in the
brain, which allows the signals to travel faster to one another. Although the majority of
these types of connections are created in childhood, with some practice and training, you
can maintain, and even improve, your brain's processing speed.
Thanks to brain elasticity the brain is able to change its structure and function. Brain
plasticity allows us to create new brain connections and increase the amount of neural
circuits, improving functionality.
If neuroscience and studying brain plasticity has shown us anything, it is that the more
neural circuits we use, the stronger they will become, which is applicable to
processing speed.
You only need 15 minutes a day, 2-3 times a week to stimulate your cognitive
abilities and cognitive processes.
These program is available online. The different interactive exercises are presented as fun
brain games that you can practice on your computer or tablet.
https://www.mindgames.com/ (try the brain workout)
http://freebrainagegames.com/
https://www.lumosity.com/
ENJOY THE CHALLENGES!
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