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A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
Cognitive Aging and Decline

A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment

Bredesen’s 2014 study introduces an innovative approach to addressing cognitive decline, particularly in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. This research explores a multi-modal therapeutic framework called Metabolic Enhancement for Neurodegeneration (MEND), highlighting its potential to improve cognitive abilities in early-stage cases. The findings are promising yet warrant further investigation to …

Nutrition and Neurodevelopment: Insights from the NUTRIMENTHE Project
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

How Early Nutrition Shapes Cognitive Outcomes in Children

Anjos et al. (2013) examine how early nutrition influences cognitive and behavioral development in children. The study highlights the connection between maternal diet during pregnancy and the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of offspring. By focusing on specific nutrients and the holistic impact of nutrition, this research contributes to an evolving understanding …

An alternative Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) factor structure of the WAIS-IV: Age invariance of an alternative model for ages 70–90.
Psychological Measurement and Testing

An alternative Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) factor structure of the WAIS-IV

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) is widely recognized as one of the most utilized intelligence tests for adults. While previous studies have examined the test’s structure using the Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) model, individuals aged 70 and older have often been excluded due to the absence of supplemental subtests in …

Processing Speed and Intelligence: Examining the Connection
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Exploring the Dynamics of Speed and Intelligence

Chew’s study investigates the link between information processing speed and intelligence by utilizing elementary cognitive tasks (ECTs) as a measurement tool. The findings reveal a consistent negative correlation between reaction times on ECTs and intelligence scores, particularly as task complexity increases. This article unpacks these findings and their implications for …

The Relationship Between SAT Scores and General Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

The Relationship Between SAT Scores and General Cognitive Ability

Frey and Detterman (2004) conducted an influential study examining the relationship between the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and general cognitive ability (g). Their research sought to determine the degree to which SAT scores reflect g and assess the test’s potential use as a premorbid measure of intelligence. The findings provided …

Dissecting Cognitive Measures in Reasoning and Language
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Dissecting Cognitive Measures in Reasoning and Language

Examining Cognitive Dimensions Through the Jouve-Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the SAT This study investigates the dimensions of general reasoning ability (gθ) by analyzing data from the Jouve-Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the Scholastic Assessment Test-Recentered (SAT). Focusing on the Mathematical and Verbal subscales of the SAT, the …

Relationship between Jouve Cerebrals Crystallized Educational Scale (JCCES) Crystallized Educational Index (CEI) and Cognitive and Academic Measures
Psychological Measurement and Testing

Relationship between Jouve Cerebrals Crystallized Educational Scale (JCCES) Crystallized Educational Index (CEI) and Cognitive and Academic Measures

Abstract This study aimed to examine the relationships between the Jouve Cerebrals Crystallized Educational Scale (JCCES) Crystallized Educational Index (CEI) and various measures of cognitive abilities and academic achievement. Pearson correlation analyses were used to test the research hypotheses. The results showed strong correlations between the JCCES CEI and measures …

ender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Gender and Education: Their Interplay in Cognitive Test Outcomes

This study examines how educational attainment and gender intersect to influence performance on the Jouve Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI). By analyzing a diverse group of 251 individuals, the research highlights how cognitive performance varies across different stages of education and between genders. Background The JCTI has been widely used …

Revising the Epreuve de Performance Cognitive: Psychometric Properties of the Revised Nonverbal, Sequential Reasoning Test
Psychological Measurement and Testing

Revising the Epreuve de Performance Cognitive: Psychometric Properties of the Revised Nonverbal, Sequential Reasoning Test

Abstract This study aimed to revise the Epreuve de Performance Cognitive (EPC), a nonverbal, sequential reasoning test, by incorporating a stopping requirement after five consecutive misses, and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the revised EPC. Data from 1,764 test takers were analyzed using various statistical methods. The revised EPC …

The relative contributions of the Cattell-Horn-Carroll cognitive abilities in explaining writing achievement during childhood and adolescence
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence, Educational Psychology and Interventions

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Cognitive Abilities in Writing Achievement

This post reviews a study conducted by Floyd, McGrew, and Evans (2008), which examines the relationship between cognitive abilities outlined in the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) framework and writing achievement in school-aged children. By analyzing how different cognitive skills influence basic writing skills and written expression, the study sheds light on the …