Presentation
Maximizing the impact of cognitive interventions via learning and socio-motivational factors
13th biannual conference of the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Department
Psychology
Organization
Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Location
Cape Cod, MA
Date of Presentation
6-1-2019
Disciplines
Abstract
Targeting learning and socio-motivational factors can enhance the practical impact of interventions. Katz will review studies that examine the role of motivational processes in cognitive interventions and discuss how this work might inform improvements to both cognitive training and experiments designed to investigate their efficacy. Strickland-Hughes will explore the interplay of self-regulatory factors, such as self-evaluative beliefs, and stereotypes in memory strategy training for middle-aged and older adults. Wu will discuss results from a 15-week intervention with older adults engaging in frequent, varied learning of new difficult skills and the potential to strengthen cognitive skills and promote functional independence.
Citation Information
Carla M. Strickland-Hughes and Rachel Wu. "Maximizing the impact of cognitive interventions via learning and socio-motivational factors" 13th biannual conference of the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/carla-strickland-hughes/41/