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. 2016 Apr 25;32(5):548–555. doi: 10.1002/gps.4492

Table 3.

Training protocols

Training Description
Gist Reasoning Training Hierarchical strategies
Strategic attention: Consciously blocking distractions/less relevant information (e.g., reducing multitasking; turning off TV/email notifications) and focusing on important information (e.g., highlighting text).
Integrated reasoning: Binding explicit facts with world knowledge to construct generalized meanings.
Innovation: Deriving multiple interpretations and generalized applications beyond the concrete content reflecting fluency and fluidity of thinking.
New Learning Training New Learning about brain functions and influences on cognition. Example topics covered: Brain structures and functions; Neuroplasticity and neurogenesis; Memory and the brain; Social bonds and the brain