RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Expandability differences in learning transfer between computerized and non-computerized games
JF bioRxiv
FD Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
SP 2020.05.14.096701
DO 10.1101/2020.05.14.096701
A1 Maki Shigyo
A1 Kaori Tamura
A1 Tsuyoshi Okamoto
YR 2020
UL http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2020/05/16/2020.05.14.096701.abstract
AB Computerized and non-computerized games are used in training designed to improve cognitive function. However, it is unclear which properties of the games influence the transfer of cognitive performance. This study aimed to examine the expandability of this transfer according to the properties of training tools. We introduced two training tools (virtual and standard Rubik’s Cubes) and examined bidirectional transfer between the two cube types and transfer to other cognitive tasks. The results showed that transfer from the virtual cube to the standard cube was greater relative to that observed from the standard cube to the virtual cube. Regarding transfer to other tasks, cognitive transfer did not differ significantly between the virtual and standard cubes, but the training exerted beneficial effects. These results suggest that transfer expandability differed between computerized and non-computerized games. The findings of the study could contribute to the provision of an effective cognitive training programme.Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest.