About this trial
The investigators' previous research identified two distinct subtypes of Cognitive Flexibility (CF), termed CF1 (shifting flexibility) and CF2 (strategy flexibility). The present study aims to determine whether these forms of CF can be trained, how they differ, and the extent to which improvements transfer to broader learning and cognitive skills. In addition, social functioning outcomes and the extent to which social factors moderate the effects of cognitive flexibility training are assessed. The investigators will employ a multi-modal approach combining cognitive-behavioural and neuroimaging methods to examine how brain mechanisms and cognitive performance change following CF-targeted training intervention (Structure learning) compared with active control and a no-training paradigm (passive control).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy volunteer (male of female) between 18 and 29 years who gave written informed consent to participate
Disqualifiers
Current and/or prior history of learning disabilities
Current and/or prior history of neurological disorder
Current and/or prior history of psychiatric disorder
Current and/or prior history of cardiovascular disorder
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Experimental (Implicit Training): Structure Learning Training
- Active Control (Explicit Training): 'All You Can E.T.'
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Nanyang Technological University
Lead sponsor
University of Cambridge
Collaborator