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Category: Cognition

May 16, 2018May 22, 2018 The Psych Talk Cognition

Why Brain Training Apps Don’t Work

Recently, there has been a great spotlight on brain training apps such as Lumosity. These apps claim to improve cognitive functions such as attention, memory and reaction times. However, research has shown these apps are not effective in improving these cognitive functions. The main reason seems to be that individuals are only improving at playing … Continue reading Why Brain Training Apps Don’t Work

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