The scientific research conducted in the mental
improvement field is on going. Some of the academic research can be
found below and this is intended for advanced users who are
interested in knowing more about the science behind IQ and cognitive
increase and what sort of research has been conducted. In any case: The list below is not intended to be exhaustive. These are also independent research pieces which are not associated with us in any way. They are presented "as is". It will help you to develop your understanding on the scientific research in this field. |
Increasing Fluid Intelligence Is 100% Possible
Dr Robert Sternberg. Professor of Psychology, Yale, USA.
Findings: Research has shown that testing IQ and intelligence
quotient can fluctuate depending on various stimulus. The claim that IQ
can't be increased is actually totally baseless, since improvements in fluid
intelligence, which is the raw component of IQ, can be grown through working
memory.
Full article here.
Endogenous control of waking brain rhythms induces neuroplasticity in
humans. European Journal of Neuroscience, 2011
Professor John C. Rothwell. Department of Neurophysiology, Institute
of Neurology, University College, London, UK.
Professor John H Gruzelier, President of the Society for Applied
Neuroscience. Goldsmiths University, London, UK.
Dr. Tomas Ros. Postdoctoral Fellow. Lawson Research Institute. Western
Ontario University, Canada.
Dr Diane Ruge. Research Fellow. Institute of Neurology,
University College, London, UK
Findings: It was found through the research of the above academics
that brainwave training can create permanent changes in the structure of the
brain. Neurofeedback makes the brain more plastic and susceptible to change.
This means that the brain can indeed change its structure, meaning IQ
increase and enhanced mental ability is 100% possible when the right
stimulation is provided.
Full article here.
Improving Fluid Intelligence With Training On Working Memory
Professor John Jonides, Weintraub Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience,
University Of Michigan, USA.
Professor Walter J. Perrig, Professor for Experimental Psychology and
Neuropsychology, University of Bern, Germany.
Dr Susanne Jaeggi, Research Fellow, Department of Psychology and
Neuroscience. University of Michigan, USA.
Dr Martin Buschkuehl, Research Fellow, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience,
University Of Michigan, USA.
Findings: Improving working memory can improve fluid intelligence,
which is the technical name for raw IQ. This means that improving your short
term memory, as our techniques teach, can have a significant impact on your
overall intelligence.
Full article here
Can Nutritional Supplements Help Mentally Retarded Children To Improve
IQ?
Dr. Ruth Harrell, Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA
Dr. Ruth Capp, Duke University, University Of Arizona Medical School, USA
Dr. Donald Davis, Clayton Foundation Biochemical Institute, University Of
Texas. USA.
Dr Donald Ravitz, University of Yale, USA.
Findings: It was shown that nutritional supplements can help improve
mental performance, by fixing any nutritional deficiencies which can impair
cognition. This study was geared towards children but the implications are
applicable everywhere.
Full article here.
Can We Boost IQ's Of Dull Children? A Late Adoption Study
Dr. Michel Duyme, Neurogenetic Lab, University of Paris, France
Dr. Annick-Camille Dumaret, Loughborough University, UK.
Dr. Stanislaw Tomkiewicz, University Of Paris, France
Findings: It was found that specific exercises could bolster mental
performance of children who had low IQ's. This shows that mental exercise
can affect IQ
Full article here.
Training, Maturation And Genetic Influences On The Development Of
Executive Attention
Professor Bruce McCandliss, Sackler Scholar, Professor of Psychology and
Human Development, Cornell University, USA
Professor Michael Posner, Institute of Cognitive and Decision Sciences,
University of Oregon
Dr Rosario Rueda, Department Of Psychology, University of Oregon, USA
Dr Mary Rothbart, Sackler Institute For Developmental Psychobiology, Cornell
University, USA
Findings: It was found that basic and specific mental training
exercises lead to improvements in multiple cognitive areas.
Full article
here.
EEG Biofeedback Training For Attention Deficit Disorder, Specific
Learning Disabilities and Associated Conduct Problems
Dr. Siegfried Othmer, President of the Neurofeedback Division of the
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, USA.
Dr. Susan Othmer, Clinical Director EEG Institute, California, USA.
Dr Clifford Marks, Clinical Psychologist, USA
Findings: It was found that the average IQ improvement from using
specific mental training exercises was 23 IQ points. An optimal and specific
hertz frequency of training (as measured by the EEG) was also detected. This
means that IQ can indeed be increased with the right stimulus.
Full article available soon.
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