Fluid Intelligence

Positive and Negative Distractions for Brain Training

by Mark Ashton Smith
November 9, 2015
Cognitive Training Apps, Emotional Dual N-Back, Emotional Intelligence, Improve Mental Health, Improve Self-Control, Improve Working Memory

Brain training with distractions for improving working memory and goal focus, building resilience, and reducing anxiety and mood disorders.

Working Memory Training Review

by Mark Ashton Smith
October 23, 2015
Cognitive Training Apps, G Related Research, Improve Working Memory, IQ Research

Generally what we understand by ‘brain training is computerized cognitive training (CCT) – apps usually designed to improve your attention, processing speed, memory, reasoning and… Read More »Working Memory Training Review

Increasing IQ with Cognitive Training Review

by Mark Ashton Smith
October 23, 2015
Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Gated Dual N-Back, HighIQPro, Increase IQ, IQ Research

Review of evidence-based computerized cognitive training apps and increasing IQ and working memory.

How To Do A Raven Matrices Test

by Mark Ashton Smith
December 15, 2014
HighIQPro, i3 Mindware, Increase IQ, IQ Tests, Self-Quantification, Strategy Training

A matrices test is a non-verbal ‘culture fair’ multiple choice IQ test, that measures your fluid intelligence (Gf) – your reasoning and problem solving ability.

What Is IQ and Why Do We Want It?

What is IQ? What is general intelligence? Why is IQ valued? Advantages of a high IQ in the knowledge economy and other considerations.

Comprehensive Meta-Study Proves IQ Increase From Dual N-Back Training

by Mark Ashton Smith
August 29, 2014
Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Gated Dual N-Back, HighIQPro, Increase IQ

IQ increase from dual n-back training have been demonstrated by a comprehensive 2014 meta-analysis of all the n-back studies since 2008.

Emotional Dual N-Back Science : How Does It Work?

by Mark Ashton Smith
June 21, 2014
Cognitive Training Apps, Emotional Dual N-Back, Emotional Intelligence, HighIQPro, Improve Self-Control, Improve Working Memory, Increase IQ, Self-Regulation

The emotional dual n-back is working memory training exercise. It modifies the standard dual n-back by using emotional content in place of neutral stimuli.

Intelligence Augmentation: Biohacking and Mindhacking IQ

Intelligence Augmentation (IA) technologies reviewed. Biohacking and brain prosthetics.

IQ Wealth and Cognitive Elites: What Does IQ Mean For Income?

In the US, UK, Australia, Europe and other western countries, assuming an average population IQ of 100, the data indicates that those individuals with a 130 IQ – putting you in the top 2.3% of the population – are powerful wealth creators. An IQ of 125 puts you in the top 5% – a member of your society’s cognitive elite!

How Dual N-Back Training Improves Skill Learning

by Mark Ashton Smith
December 9, 2010
Capacity Training, Dual N-Back, Improve Skills Learning, Improve Working Memory, Increase IQ

Training with dual n-back working memory software increases your ability to be deliberately do experiments during practice. This improves skill learning.