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Fluid intelligence is supported by the multiple-demand system not the language system
(2018-03-01)A set of frontoparietal brain regions - the multiple-demand (MD) system [1, 2] - has been linked to fluid intelligence in brain imaging [3, 4] and in studies of patients with brain damage [5-7]. For example, the amount of ... -
Following instructions in a dual-task paradigm: Evidence for a temporary motor store in working memory
Evidence from dual-task studies suggests that working memory supports the retention and implementation of verbal instructions. One key finding that is not readily accommodated by existing models of working memory is that ... -
Investigating neural correlates of stimulus repetition using fMRI
(2018-04-03)Examining the effect of repeating stimuli on brain activity is important for theories of perception, learning and memory. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a non-invasive way to examine repetition-related ... -
Cost-effectiveness of cognitive therapy as an early intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents: a trial based evaluation and model.
(2017-12-02)BACKGROUND: Untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents is associated with a considerable economic burden on the health system, families and society. Recent research has demonstrated the ...
