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Volume 9 Issue 5 (May, 2021)

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Cognitive Training and Behavior Change: The Potential of Targeted Interventions
Venkateswar Pujari

Cognitive decline is a rising worry in the aging population, and it has substantial implications for both the quality of life and the expenditures associated with healthcare. Although cognitive training has been investigated as a possible intervention, the findings have been inconsistent, and the usefulness of these programs is still being questioned. Recent studies have indicated that focused interventions, which concentrate their attention on particular cognitive domains or behaviors, may be more effective than general training programs. The purpose of this research is to conduct a literature review on cognitive training and behavior modification interventions and to investigate the possibility that tailored interventions can improve cognitive performance. This study breaks down the topic of cognitive training and behavior change into five key subheadings: (1) An Overview of Cognitive Training and Behavior Change; (2) Evidence for the Effectiveness of Targeted Interventions; (3) The Importance of Individualized Interventions; (4) Challenges and Limitations of Targeted Interventions; and (5) Future Directions for Research and Practice. The findings of this study indicate that tailored therapies have the potential to improve cognitive performance; however, additional research is required to determine which intervention strategies are most effective and to address the problems involved with their implementation and long-term maintenance.

 
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