Park Denise C, Gutchess Angela H, Meade Michelle L, Stine-Morrow Elizabeth A L
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2007 Jun;62 Spec No 1:45-52. doi: 10.1093/geronb/62.special_issue_1.45.
This article considers two nontraditional approaches for developing interventions to improve cognition in older adults. Neither of these approaches relies on traditional explicit training of specific abilities in the laboratory. The first technique involves the activation of automatic processes through the formation of implementation intentions that enhance the probability that a desired action will be completed, such as remembering to take medications. The second involves experimentally studying the role of active social and cognitive engagement in improving cognition. We then consider methodological issues associated with the use of these novel techniques.
本文探讨了两种非传统的干预方法，旨在改善老年人的认知能力。这两种方法均不依赖于在实验室中对特定能力进行传统的显性训练。第一种技术是通过形成执行意图来激活自动过程，从而提高完成预期行动的可能性，比如记得服药。第二种方法是通过实验研究积极的社交和认知参与在改善认知方面的作用。然后，我们会考虑与使用这些新技术相关的方法学问题。
