- “Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress,” said Dr. Stixrud. “Virtually everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and get things done when they’re under stress,” he explained. “Stress interferes with the ability to learn—it shuts down the brain. Functions such as attention, memory, organization, and integration are compromised.”
- Dr. Stixrud added, “Because stress significantly compromises attention and all of the key executive functions such as inhibition, working memory, organization, and mental flexibility, it made sense that a technique (such as Transcendental Meditation) that can reduce a child’s level of stress should also improve his or her cognitive functioning.”
- “The ability to control unwanted behaviors is at the heart of what psychologists term executive control. Executive control is an umbrella term that refers to a collection of cognitive functions — such as attention, planning, memory, initiating actions and inhibiting them. When our impulses get the best of us, a failure in executive control is often to blame.”
- “Fortunately, these failures are not inevitable. In fact, a paper published last week in the journalPsychological Science suggests that failures of executive control can be diminished by training our working memory.”
- “Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress,” said Dr. Stixrud. “Virtually everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and get things done when they’re under stress,” he explained. “Stress interferes with the ability to learn—it shuts down the brain. Functions such as attention, memory, organization, and integration are compromised.”
- Dr. Stixrud added, “Because stress significantly compromises attention and all of the key executive functions such as inhibition, working memory, organization, and mental flexibility, it made sense that a technique (such as Transcendental Meditation) that can reduce a child’s level of stress should also improve his or her cognitive functioning.”
The study: ADHD, Brain Functioning, and Transcendental Meditation Practice . Related articles:
Working memory training decreases alcohol use in problem drinkers (Psychology Today)
- “The ability to control unwanted behaviors is at the heart of what psychologists term executive control. Executive control is an umbrella term that refers to a collection of cognitive functions — such as attention, planning, memory, initiating actions and inhibiting them. When our impulses get the best of us, a failure in executive control is often to blame.”
- “Fortunately, these failures are not inevitable. In fact, a paper published last week in the journalPsychological Science suggests that failures of executive control can be diminished by training our working memory.”
The study: Getting a Grip on Drinking Behavior : Training Working Memory to Reduce Alcohol Abuse . Related articles: