2019
The development of adaptive risk taking and the role of executive functions in a large sample of school-age boys and girls
Bell MD, Imal AE, Pittman B, Jin G, Wexler BE. The development of adaptive risk taking and the role of executive functions in a large sample of school-age boys and girls. Trends In Neuroscience And Education 2019, 17: 100120. PMID: 31685124, DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2019.100120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskSchool-aged boysExecutive functionRisk TaskPartial mediatorAcademic achievementRisk takingBetter mathChild's schoolSchool characteristicsMiddle schoolLarge sampleTotal scoreSchoolsRecklessnessChildrenBoysBetter decisionsEmotionsGradeMeasuresFunctioningTaskProficiencyTaking
2018
Measuring and Improving Executive Functioning in the Classroom
Kavanaugh B, Tuncer O, Wexler B. Measuring and Improving Executive Functioning in the Classroom. Journal Of Cognitive Enhancement 2018, 3: 271-280. DOI: 10.1007/s41465-018-0095-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExecutive functionCognitive training exercisesEvidence-based interventionsExecutive functioningPractice effectsAcademic outcomesClassroom administrationControl processDevelopmental effectsAchievement gapTraining exercisesLaboratory researchChildrenClassroomEvidence-based educationFunctioningImportance of measurementInterventionValidityContextResearchAbilityTestRisk Taking and Self-Regulation in Children
Jin G, Imal A, Wexler B, Bell M. Risk Taking and Self-Regulation in Children. 2018, 114-115. DOI: 10.1145/3197768.3203169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBalloon Analogue Risk TaskExecutive functionReal-world risky behaviorsBetter executive functionRisk-taking propensityCognitive developmentRisk TaskSelf-RegulationCognitive skillsetsRisk toleranceRisky behaviorsRisk takingSubstance abuseFrontal lobeDangerous behaviorGrades KUnsafe sex practicesChildrenCriminal activityTotal pointsTaskYouthAbuseTakingBehavior
2014
Neuroplasticity-based computerized cognitive remediation for treatment-resistant geriatric depression
Morimoto SS, Wexler BE, Liu J, Hu W, Seirup J, Alexopoulos GS. Neuroplasticity-based computerized cognitive remediation for treatment-resistant geriatric depression. Nature Communications 2014, 5: 4579. PMID: 25093396, PMCID: PMC4139707, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms5579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExecutive dysfunctionExecutive functionGeriatric depressionComputerized cognitive remediationTreatment-resistant geriatric depressionHistorical controlsBrain network abnormalitiesCognitive remediationPoor clinical outcomeGold standard treatmentRemission of symptomsOlder adultsClinical outcomesDepression treatmentMajor depressionDepressive symptomsNetwork abnormalitiesEscitalopramDepressionSymptomsGreater improvementTreatmentDeficitsRemissionParticipants
2013
Integrated Brain and Body Exercises for ADHD and Related Problems with Attention and Executive Function
Wexler B. Integrated Brain and Body Exercises for ADHD and Related Problems with Attention and Executive Function. International Journal Of Gaming And Computer-Mediated Simulations 2013, 5: 10-26. DOI: 10.4018/jgcms.2013070102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive strengthsExecutive functionBrain training programsIndividual profilesElementary school childrenNeurocognitive systemsUsers’ individual profilesIntegrated brainBrain exerciseNeuroplastic processesHuman brainTraining programSchool childrenChildrenFormal testsADHDCognitionPhysical exerciseAttentionIntegrated seriesBrainTrainingRelated problemsProgramBody exercise
2008
Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up
Bell MD, Zito W, Greig T, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 105: 18-29. PMID: 18715755, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyEmploymentEmployment, SupportedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapy, GroupPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTreatment OutcomeVocational EducationConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyComputer-based cognitive trainingCommunity-based vocational servicesWeekly support groupsCognitive remediationCognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesRemediation programVocational outcomesCommunity mental health centerMental health centersCognitive impairmentSixth quarterVocational servicesNet trainingTherapy outcomeSupport groupsCompetitive employmentSchizophreniaRehabilitation methodsSchizoaffective patientsEmployment programsTrainingNeurocognitive Enhancement Therapy and Competitive Employment in Schizophrenia: Effects on Clients with Poor Community Functioning
BELL M, ZITO W, GREIG T, WEXLER B. Neurocognitive Enhancement Therapy and Competitive Employment in Schizophrenia: Effects on Clients with Poor Community Functioning. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2008, 11: 109-122. DOI: 10.1080/15487760801963397.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyVocational outcomesDiagnosis of schizophreniaCompetitive employmentCompetitive employment ratesTreat sampleHeinrichs QualitySchizoaffective disorderFunctioning patientsTotal hoursTherapy outcomeMore total hoursCommunity functioningLogistic regressionActive interventionLife ScaleOutcomesPatientsTherapyHigh rateCognitive remediationExecutive functionPoor communitiesSchizophrenia
2007
Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services
Greig TC, Zito W, Wexler BE, Fiszdon J, Bell MD. Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services. Schizophrenia Research 2007, 96: 156-161. PMID: 17669629, PMCID: PMC2080620, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyCognitive training exercisesCognitive remediation programNeuropsychological test batterySchizoaffective disorderCognitive trainingExecutive functionEnhancement therapyTest batteryCognitive functionCognitive deficitsRemediation programVocational programsCommunity mental health centerYear-long programMental health centersFeedback groupVocational servicesStable outpatientsParticipantsSchizophreniaTraining exercisesProcessing groupUrban community mental health centerSupport programsNeurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy in schizophrenia: 6-month follow-up of neuropsychological performance
Bell M, Fiszdon J, Greig T, Wexler B, Bryson G. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy in schizophrenia: 6-month follow-up of neuropsychological performance. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2007, 44: 761. PMID: 17943687, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2007.02.0032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyEnhancement therapyExecutive function tasksComputer-based trainingNonverbal memoryFunction tasksExecutive functionNeuropsychological performanceNeuropsychological testsNeuropsychological assessmentCognitive deficitsCompletion of trainingNeuropsychological improvementOccupational dysfunctionMemorySchizoaffective disorderCurrent studySchizophreniaTrainingJob placementWork activitiesActive interventionTaskAnalysis of variance
2005
Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups
Bell MD, Bryson GJ, Greig TC, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2005, 42: 829. PMID: 16680620, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2005.03.0061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOdds RatioPatient ComplianceProbabilityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalRisk AssessmentSchizophreniaTask Performance and AnalysisTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyCognitive trainingEnhancement therapyComputerized cognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesCommunity mental health centerDiagnosis of schizophreniaMental health centersMental hygiene clinicSchizoaffective disorderRandom effects analysisNet trainingProductivity outcomesTrainingRehabilitation programSchizophreniaMore hoursMemoryPresent studyDisordersOutcomesEffect analysisFindings
2004
The Penn Conditional Exclusion Test (PCET): relationship to the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and work function in patients with schizophrenia
Kurtz MM, Wexler BE, Bell MD. The Penn Conditional Exclusion Test (PCET): relationship to the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and work function in patients with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2004, 68: 95-102. PMID: 15037343, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(03)00179-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPenn Conditional Exclusion TestWisconsin Card Sorting TestWork Behavior InventoryCard Sorting TestExecutive functionSorting TestDivergent validityExecutive function measuresNew computerized measureStandard neuropsychological measuresMeasures of cooperativenessCriterion-related validityVerbal learningNeuropsychological measuresVisual sequencingComputerized measuresPsychomotor speedVocational settingsBehavior InventoryVocational functionAnalogous measuresSpecific dimensionsWork skillsTotal errorWork quality
2003
Cognitive remediation of working memory deficits: durability of training effects in severely impaired and less severely impaired schizophrenia
Bell M, Bryson G, Wexler BE. Cognitive remediation of working memory deficits: durability of training effects in severely impaired and less severely impaired schizophrenia. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2003, 108: 101-109. PMID: 12823166, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0447.2003.00090.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyCognitive remediationTraining effectsSocial information processingCognitive training exercisesExecutive functionMemory performanceEnhancement therapyMemory deficitsInformation processingSeverity of impairmentDuration of trainingGreater improvementSchizoaffective disorderMemoryParticipantsTraining exercisesMost participantsImpairment severitySchizophreniaTrainingDuration of effectSeverity groupsDeficits
2001
Neurocognitive Enhancement Therapy With Work Therapy: Effects on Neuropsychological Test Performance
Bell M, Bryson G, Greig T, Corcoran C, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive Enhancement Therapy With Work Therapy: Effects on Neuropsychological Test Performance. JAMA Psychiatry 2001, 58: 763-768. PMID: 11483142, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.58.8.763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttentionCognitionCognition DisordersComputer-Assisted InstructionDichotic Listening TestsFeedbackFemaleFrontal LobeHumansMaleMemoryMultivariate AnalysisNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyPsychomotor PerformancePsychotic DisordersSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTeachingTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyWork therapyMental activityNeuropsychological testingLarge effect size improvementsExecutive function tasksNeuropsychological test performanceEffect size improvementsComputer-based trainingFunction tasksExecutive functionMemory performanceCognitive performanceNeuropsychological testsTraining tasksCognitive deficitsTest performanceComputer trainingCognitive dysfunctionIndependent outcome measureOccupational dysfunctionNatural contextSchizoaffective disorderMemory