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Episode 84: Brain training

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Challenging Cognitive Research: Control Groups and Brain Training

This chapter explores the complexities of psychological research, particularly the role of active versus passive control groups in cognitive studies. It highlights the implications of these control conditions and discusses the efficacy of working memory training, questioning the strength of claims made through traditional methodologies. The conversation includes critiques of meta-analyses and the concept of transfer effects in cognitive training, emphasizing the need for critical examination in the field.

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