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Effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation based on “ARAM” program in improving executive functions of selective attention, inhibitory control and working memory in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment
Neda Nazarboland, Ameneh Tahmasi, Vahid Nejati,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (12-2019)
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation, on improving the executive functions of selective attention, inhibitory control and working mwmory in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment. This experimental study was a Single Subject of type A-B, which 6 elderly (4 women and 2 men) with an average age of 62 years old were selected via  purposeful convenience sampling and randomly assigned into two groups of control (n=3) and experimental (n=3). The evaluation of selective attention and inhibitory control was done using Stroop, Go/NO Go and N-back tests, and the "ARAM" rehabilitation program was presented in 10 one-hour personal sessions for each experimental group subjective. All subjective in both groups was evaluated 6 times (before, during, just after and 2 months following the intervention) and also control group were evaluated simultaneously without receiving any interventions. Using visual analysis, collected data revealed that the scores of both tests of executive functions in experimental group, were steadily increased all through intervention, while the control group scores’ did not make significant changes. Also, two-month follow-up evaluations showed a stable improvement in executive functions of the experimental group. Therefore, it can be concluded that cognitive rehabilitation based on ARAM program has improved the functions of selective attention, inhibitory control and working memory in elderly with mild cognitive impairment. As there are many documentaries suggesting possibility of leading mild cognitive impairment to more serious cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s disease, such findings can confirm possibility of improving cognitive functions of elderly people with mild cognitive impairment with, with lower therapeutic costs applying the help of technology
Comparing response inhibition and risky decision-making in People addicted to computer games with drug dependent patients and normal people
Afsaneh Moradi, Maryam Akbarzadeh, Vahid Farnia, Mostafa Alikhani, Nasrin Abdoli,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (2-2021)
Abstract
With the significant increase in the computer and internet usage, the new concept of addiction to internet games is now considered as a new psychiatric disorder. The evidences have demonstrated that the internet gaming disorder is similar to drug addiction in terms of neurology, but just a few researches has been done in terms of brain functions. The aim of this project is to compare Inhibitory control and risky decision making among heroin and methamphetamine users, internet gaming disorders and normal people. To do so 180 men participants (45 persons in each group) were selected via simple nonrandom or convenience sampling. Subjects of the study were evaluated using go/no go and Balloon Risk Taking Task (BART) test. For analyzing the results multivariable analyze of variance was used. Results showed that inhibitory control in both substance abuse disorder and internet gaming disorder was significantly lower than normal group (P<0.001). Although internet gaming disorder group showed better performance in comparison with substance abuse disorder group. (P<0.001) Moreover, risky decision-making in internet gaming disorder group was similar to substance abuse disorder group and was significantly higher than normal group (P<0.001). Generally, there are relative similarity in impulsivity parameters particularly in risky decision-making and inhibitory control between internet gaming group and substance abuse group. This can lead to continue taking drugs or online gaming despite of their annoying consequences.

The Effect of Cognitive Training on Reducing Depressive Symptoms Through Enhancing Cognitive Flexibility and Inhibitory Control in Family Therapy Clients
Parisa Pakari, Zahra Kavousian, Faezeh Rezaie, Zeinab Hassani Asl, Parisa Hosein Zadeh Yazdi,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (6-2025)
Abstract


The present study aimed to investigate the effect of cognitive training on reducing depressive symptoms through enhancing cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control among clients undergoing family therapy. Depression is one of the most common psychological disorders, associated with decreased quality of life, impaired personal and family functioning, and increased social burden. In recent years, cognitive training interventions have gained attention as innovative approaches to improving cognitive functions and emotion regulation skills.

This study employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest–posttest, control group, and follow-up phases. The statistical population consisted of all women attending a family therapy clinic in Tehran, from whom 30 participants were selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included the Beck Depression Inventory, the Cognitive Flexibility Scale, and executive function tasks assessing inhibitory control. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.

Findings indicated that cognitive training within the framework of family therapy significantly increased cognitive flexibility and improved inhibitory control, leading to a notable reduction in depressive symptoms. The results contribute to the theoretical understanding of cognitive and family psychology and can serve as a foundation for designing effective, culturally adapted clinical interventions aimed at reducing the individual and social burden of depression.


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