<p>The term brain training is nothing new, however how effective is the 'N-back' method, does this work scientifically speaking?</p>

<p>There are mixed reviews on this: 
one claiming it works
<a href="https://www.highiqpro.com/dual-n-back/latest-n-back-training-studies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.highiqpro.com/dual-n-back/latest-n-back-training-studies</a></p>

<p>Another it doesn't
<a href="https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/more/articles/brain-training-still-not-vital" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/more/articles/brain-training-still-not-vital</a></p>

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2019-06-12T20:42:10.893Z
Hint: is either of these trying to sell you something?
Bryan Krause
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2019-06-13T00:55:50.510Z
See also the [general question on whether brain training is effective](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/4175/is-brain-training-effective)
Jeromy Anglim
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2019-06-14T03:27:47.027Z
@BryanKrause  Hi, no not in particular, Im referring to the N back test developed by William Kirchner
user20629
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2019-06-14T03:37:41.543Z
@JeromyAnglim Thanks for the link, the answer was explored in-depth. Much appreciated. My understanding is that N-back may increase fluid intelligence and relational frame may increase general IQ, correct?
user20629
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Supposed 'brain training'
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# Supposed 'brain training'

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-06-12)

The term brain training is nothing new, however how effective is the 'N-back' method, does this work scientifically speaking?

There are mixed reviews on this:
one claiming it works
<https://www.highiqpro.com/dual-n-back/latest-n-back-training-studies>

Another it doesn't
<https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/more/articles/brain-training-still-not-vital>

**Tags:** neuroscience, working-memory, brain-training, brain-development, placebo

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Hint: is either of these trying to sell you something?  
> **username_2**: See also the [general question on whether brain training is effective](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/4175/is-brain-training-effective)  
> **username_0**: @BryanKrause  Hi, no not in particular, Im referring to the N back test developed by William Kirchner  
> **username_0**: @JeromyAnglim Thanks for the link, the answer was explored in-depth. Much appreciated. My understanding is that N-back may increase fluid intelligence and relational frame may increase general IQ, correct?  

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