A theoretical framework for the study of adult cognitive plasticity.
Lund University · Max Planck Society · +1 more institution
Abstract
Does plasticity contribute to adult cognitive development, and if so, in what ways? The vague and overused concept of plasticity makes these controversial questions difficult to answer. In this article, we refine the notion of adult cognitive plasticity and sharpen its conceptual distinctiveness. According to our framework, adult cognitive plasticity is driven by a prolonged mismatch between functional organismic supplies and environmental demands and denotes the brain's capacity for anatomically implementing reactive changes in behavioral flexibility (i.e., the possible range of performance and function). We distinguish between 2 interconnected but distinct cognitive outcomes of adult cognitive plasticity:…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 34.30
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 213
Authors
5- MLMartin LövdénCorresponding
Lund University
- LBLars Bäckman
Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
- ULUlman Lindenberger
Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
- SSSabine Schaefer
Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
- FSFlorian Schmiedek
Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Topics & keywords
- Optimal distinctiveness theory
- Cognition
- Psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Plasticity
- Neuroplasticity
- Cognitive training
- Cognitive skill
Funding
- AVAlexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
- FFForskningsrådet för Arbetsliv och Socialvetenskap
- MMax-Planck-Gesellschaft
- VVetenskapsrådetAward: DNR 421-2005-2018
- SBSwedish Brain Power
- CFCenter for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
- CFCenter for Advanced Study, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign