This book provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive enhancement, the use of different substances and actions (e.g., meditation, video game, smart drugs, food supplements, nutrition, brain stimulation, neurofeedback, physical exercise, music, or cognitive training) to enhance human perception, attention, memory, cognitive control, and action in healthy individuals. Chapters contain research on enhancing procedures and activities that will help to further develop enhancement based on individual needs and interests. Chapters also discuss the underlying mechanism of how these means influence and change behaviors and moods. In addition, the book also provides "real-life" examples in which the several means of cognitive enhancement have been successfully applied. It concludes with a call to develop more specific, mechanistic theories to guide cognitive enhancing programs as well as the editor's own tailored-approach proposal for enhancing cognition for individuals. Featured topics include: is a must-have resource for psychologists, physicians, sport and exercise scientists, medical scientists, and teachers". Dr. Julia Karbach, Goethe University Dr. Anna M. Borghi, Sapienza University of Rome Weitere Informationen: ![](/p.gif) | ![](/p.gif) | Author: | Lorenza S. Colzato | Verlag: | Springer International Publishing | Sprache: | eng |
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