APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Brain Training in the Classroom Boosts Exam Performance

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session

  • Holly White
    Eckerd College
  • Lauren Highfill
    Eckerd College

Abstract

Our objective was to pilot cognitive brain training program to prime classroom learning. Students in Introductory Psychology participated in brain training prior to a portion of lectures. Brain training significantly improved recall for post-training lecture material on exams and student feedback was very positive. Potential applications for teaching are discussion.

Education

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