2016
Cognitive Priming and Cognitive Training: Immediate and Far Transfer to Academic Skills in Children
Wexler BE, Iseli M, Leon S, Zaggle W, Rush C, Goodman A, Esat Imal A, Bo E. Cognitive Priming and Cognitive Training: Immediate and Far Transfer to Academic Skills in Children. Scientific Reports 2016, 6: 32859. PMID: 27615029, PMCID: PMC5018694, DOI: 10.1038/srep32859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive primingBrain trainingBrain training gamesSecond-grade childrenCognitive trainingCognitive operationsFar transferTraining gamesAcademic skillsAcademic achievementNeural systemsAchievement testTraining sessionsNeuroplastic potentialEnvironmental inputsPrimingTrainingInter-neuronal connectionsChildrenGameStudy sampleSkillsImmediate effectsControl classLearning
2011
Successful computer-based visual training specifically predicts visual memory enhancement over verbal memory improvement in schizophrenia
Surti TS, Corbera S, Bell MD, Wexler BE. Successful computer-based visual training specifically predicts visual memory enhancement over verbal memory improvement in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2011, 132: 131-134. PMID: 21795025, PMCID: PMC3195942, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2011.06.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediationCognitive control trainingEarly visual processingVerbal memory improvementVerbal learningAuditory learningVisual learningCognitive gainsVisual processingMemory enhancementVisual trainingCognitive outcomesMemory improvementControl trainingNeuropsychological testingVisual informationMultiple modalitiesTraining exercisesLearningInformation manipulationTrainingSchizophreniaGeneralizesTaskParticipants
1999
California Verbal Learning Test practice effects in a schizophrenia sample
Hawkins K, Wexler B. California Verbal Learning Test practice effects in a schizophrenia sample. Schizophrenia Research 1999, 39: 73-78. PMID: 10480669, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(99)00015-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPractice effectsCalifornia Verbal Learning TestVerbal Learning TestTest practice effectsLearning TestWeek 10Sample of personsNew learningSchizophrenia sampleLater performancePrior exposureNon-pharmacological interventionsSerial performanceSample of patientsClinical circumstancesWeek 14Psychiatric statusLearningSchizophreniaCVLTExact natureMemoryConsiderable retentionLarge effectExposure
1997
Normal neurocognitive performance after extended practice in patients with schizophrenia
Wexler B, Hawkins K, Rounsaville B, Anderson M, Sernyak M, Green M. Normal neurocognitive performance after extended practice in patients with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 1997, 26: 173-180. PMID: 9323348, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(97)00053-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of practiceSpecific neurocognitive tasksNormal neurocognitive performancePerformance of patientsImplicit learningMemory taskNeurocognitive tasksNeurocognitive performanceExtended practiceSame taskMotor tasksNeurocognitive improvementDifficulty levelOngoing instructionPerformance declineBase payTaskSupranormal performanceSchizophreniaHealthy controlsMemoryLearningInstructionTrainingPerformance