Does higher education hone cognitive functioning and learning efficacy? Findings from a large and diverse sample.

Attending school is a multifaceted experience. Students are not only exposed to new knowledge but are also immersed in a structured environment in which they need to respond flexibly in accordance with changing task goals, keep relevant information in mind, and constantly tackle novel problems. To q...

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Main Authors: Belén Guerra-Carrillo, Kiefer Katovich, Silvia A Bunge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5568102?pdf=render