Increasing intelligence. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Norbert Jaušovec, Anja Pahor.
• Authors: Jaušovec, Norbert; Pahor, Anja
• Contents: Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 -- The Mystery of Intelligence; 1.1 -- Intelligence-the most valued trait; 1.1.1 -- Once Upon a Time in Africa; 1.1.2 -- Intelligence, Still a Story of Success; 1.2 -- Can we boost intelligence?; 1.3 -- Educational interventions for higher cognitive competence; References; Chapter 2 -- The Biological Background of&#x;Intelligence; 2.1 -- Brain structure; 2.1.1 -- Brain Volume; 2.1.2 -- Brain Tissue and Surface; 2.1.3 -- Corpus Callosum and Subcortical Structures; 2.1.4 -- Microstructure of White Matter 2.2 -- Neuroelectric measures of the brain at rest2.3 -- Brain function and neurobiological theories of intelligence; 2.3.1 -- ERP Studies; 2.3.2 -- The Neural Efficiency Hypothesis; 2.3.3 -- The P-FIT Theory; 2.3.4 -- The Multiple-Demand System of the Brain and g; 2.4 -- Processing speed and working memory; 2.4.1 -- Processing Speed; 2.4.2 -- Working Memory; 2.5 -- Sex differences in intelligence, brain structure, &#x;and function; 2.5.1 -- Psychometric Evidence; 2.5.2 -- Neurobiological Evidence; References; Chapter 3 -- Raising Intelligence by Means of Behavioral Training; 3.1 -- The Mozart effect 3.2 -- Types of training: theory, memory, brain, and personal bias3.2.1 -- A Neurocognitive Perspective; 3.3 -- Metaanalyses and review papers: Improving fluid intelligence with training; 3.3.1 -- Changes in Brain Structure and Function Induced With Training; 3.4 -- The Jaeggi et&#x;al. study; 3.4.1 -- The n-Back: Cognitive and Neurocognitive Characteristics; 3.4.2 -- The n-Back in Action; 3.5 -- COGITO; 3.6 -- Research from our lab; 3.6.1 -- Training of Specific Abilities; 3.7 -- Video games: with fun to more intelligent brains?; References Chapter 4 -- Changing Brain Activity, Increasing Intelligence: Transcranial Electrical and&#x;Magnetic Stimulation4.1 -- Transcranial electrical brain stimulation; 4.1.1 -- tDCS; 4.1.2 -- tACS; 4.1.2.1 -- Research From Our Lab; 4.1.3 -- tRNS; 4.2 -- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); 4.3 -- tDCS and tACS as a tool to modulate intelligence; 4.4 -- Noninvasive brain stimulation in working memory research; 4.4.1 -- Research From Our Lab; References; Chapter 5 -- Other Approaches: From Neurofeedback to Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs; 5.1 -- Neurofeedback; 5.1.1 -- EEG and MEG-Based Neurofeedback 5.1.1.1 -- The Effects of Neurofeedback on Measures of Intelligence5.1.2 -- fNIRS- and fMRI-Based Neurofeedback; 5.2 -- Exercise; 5.2.1 -- Animal Research; 5.2.1.1 -- Neurogenesis; 5.2.1.2 -- Angiogenesis and Blood Flow; 5.2.1.3 -- Growth Factors; 5.2.1.4 -- Synaptic Plasticity; 5.2.1.5 -- Antiinflammatory Effects; 5.2.2 -- Human Observational Studies; 5.2.3 -- Human Intervention Studies; 5.2.3.1 -- Young and Middle Aged Adults; 5.2.3.2 -- Older Adults; 5.2.4 -- Neuroimaging Research; 5.2.4.1 -- Structural Imaging; 5.2.4.2 -- Functional Imaging; 5.3 -- Meditation 5.3.1 -- Effects of Meditation Training on Intelligence
• Publisher Details: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 153.4; Intellect; Nootropic agents; Neurobiology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128134306; 0128134305
• Related ISBNs: 9780128094075
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed February 8, 2017).
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