Performance on the traditional and the touch screen, tablet versions of the Corsi Block and the Tower of Hanoi tasks

Robinson, Sarita Jane; Brewer, Gayle

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.047

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“…However, on top of the 6-month gap between the two tests, previous research has noted the absence of any learning-effect when Corsi is repeated from traditional versions to e-Corsi [ 106 , 107 ]. Nor are there any differences between Corsi administered face-to-face in laboratory settings or via the use of e-Corsi [ 108 ]. If anything, Claessen et al [ 109 ] observed results where traditional Corsi-forward reproduction resulted in higher accuracy compared to e-Corsi.…”

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Differential Susceptibility to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Memory, Empathy, and Perceived Stress: The Role of Cortisol and Resilience

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There are important individual differences in adaptation and reactivity to stressful challenges. Being subjected to strict social confinement is a distressful psychological experience leading to reduced emotional well-being, but it is not known how it can affect the cognitive and empathic tendencies of different individuals. Cortisol, a key glucocorticoid in humans, is a strong modulator of brain function, behavior, and cognition, and the diurnal cortisol rhythm has been postulated to interact with environmental stressors to predict stress adaptation. The present study investigates in 45 young adults (21.09 years old, SD = 6.42) whether pre-pandemic diurnal cortisol indices, overall diurnal cortisol secretion (AUCg) and cortisol awakening response (CAR) can predict individuals’ differential susceptibility to the impact of strict social confinement during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on working memory, empathy, and perceived stress. We observed that, following long-term home confinement, there was an increase in subjects’ perceived stress and cognitive empathy scores, as well as an improvement in visuospatial working memory. Moreover, during confinement, resilient coping moderated the relationship between perceived stress scores and pre-pandemic AUCg and CAR. In addition, in mediation models, we observed a direct effect of AUCg and an indirect effect of both CAR and AUCg, on change in perceived self-efficacy. These effects were parallelly mediated by the increase in working memory span and cognitive empathy. In summary, our findings reveal the role of the diurnal pattern of cortisol in predicting the emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a potential biomarker for the identification of at-risk groups following public health crises.

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Differential Susceptibility to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Memory, Empathy, and Perceived Stress: The Role of Cortisol and Resilience

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“…Due to the need of alternate ecological mechanisms supporting an early diagnosis of cognitive impairment, the scientific literature discusses several approaches such as the digitalization of classical tests ( Robinson & Brewer, 2016 ), the introduction of game-inspired design approaches (e.g., rewards, challenges, simulated environments) ( Tong & Chignell, 2014 ) and the implementation of technology-based solutions (e.g., immersive 3D environments, virtual reality, online interactive software applications) ( Parsons et al, 2004 ; Banville et al., 2010 ; Beck et al., 2010 ; Plancher et al, 2012 ; Nolin et al, 2013 ; Nolin et al, 2016 ; Nori et al, 2015 ; Iriarte et al, 2016 ), among others. The proposal discussed in this paper relies on the use of gamification techniques, machine learning and the introduction of digital touch devices.…”

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Episodix: a serious game to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults. A psychometric study

Valladares-Rodríguez

Fernández‐Iglesias

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IntroductionAssessment of episodic memory is traditionally used to evaluate potential cognitive impairments in senior adults. The present article discusses the capabilities of Episodix, a game to assess the aforementioned cognitive area, as a valid tool to discriminate among mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and healthy individuals (HC); that is, it studies the game’s psychometric validity study to assess cognitive impairment.Materials and MethodsAfter a preliminary study, a new pilot study, statistically significant for the Galician population, was carried out from a cross-sectional sample of senior adults as target users. A total of 64 individuals (28 HC, 16 MCI, 20 AD) completed the experiment from an initial sample of 74. Participants were administered a collection of classical pen-and-paper tests and interacted with the games developed. A total of six machine learning classification techniques were applied and four relevant performance metrics were computed to assess the classification power of the tool according to participants’ cognitive status.ResultsAccording to the classification performance metrics computed, the best classification result is obtained using the Extra Trees Classifier (F1 = 0.97 and Cohen’s kappa coefficient = 0.97). Precision and recall values are also high, above 0.9 for all cognitive groups. Moreover, according to the standard interpretation of Cohen’s kappa index, classification is almost perfect (i.e., 0.81–1.00) for the complete dataset for all algorithms.LimitationsWeaknesses (e.g., accessibility, sample size or speed of stimuli) detected during the preliminary study were addressed and solved. Nevertheless, additional research is needed to improve the resolution of the game for the identification of specific cognitive impairments, as well as to achieve a complete validation of the psychometric properties of the digital game.ConclusionPromising results obtained about psychometric validity of Episodix, represent a relevant step ahead towards the introduction of serious games and machine learning in regular clinical practice for detecting MCI or AD. However, more research is needed to explore the introduction of item response theory in this game and to obtain the required normative data for clinical validity.

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Peer Review #1 of "Episodix: a serious game to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults. A psychometric study (v0.1)"

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2018

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Introduction. Assessment of episodic memory is traditionally used to evaluate potential cognitive impairments in senior adults. The present article discusses the capabilities of Episodix, a game to assess the aforementioned cognitive area, is a valid tool to discriminate among mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD) and healthy individuals (HC), that is, it studies the game's psychometric validity study to assess cognitive impairment. Materials and methods. After a preliminary study, a new pilot study, statistically significant for the Galician population, was carried out from a cross-sectional sample of senior adults as target users. A total of 64 individuals (28 HC, 16 MCI, 20 AD) completed the experiment from an initial sample of 74. Participants were administered a collection of classical pen-and-paper tests and interacted with the games developed. A total of six Machine learning classification techniques were applied and four relevant performance metrics were computed to assess the classification power of the tool according to participants' cognitive status. Results. According to the classification performance metrics computed, the best classification result is obtained using the Extra Trees Classifier (F1=0.97 and Cohen's kappa coefficient=0.97). Precision and recall values are also high, above 0.9 for all cognitive groups. Moreover, according to the standard interpretation of Cohen's kappa index, classification is almost perfect (i.e., 0.81-1.00) for the complete dataset for all algorithms. Limitations. Weaknesses (e.g., accessibility, sample size or speed of stimuli) detected during the preliminary study were addressed and solved. Nevertheless, additional research is needed to improve the resolution of the game for the identification of specific cognitive impairments, as well as to achieve a complete validation of the psychometric properties of the digital game. Conclusion. Promising results obtained about psychometric validity of Episodix, represent a relevant step ahead towards the introduction of serious games and machine learning in regular clinical practice for detecting MCI or AD. However, more research is needed to explore the introduction of item response theory in this game and to obtain the required normative data for clinical validity.

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Performance on the traditional and the touch screen, tablet versions of the Corsi Block and the Tower of Hanoi tasks

Cited by 39 publications

References 47 publications

Differential Susceptibility to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Memory, Empathy, and Perceived Stress: The Role of Cortisol and Resilience

Differential Susceptibility to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Memory, Empathy, and Perceived Stress: The Role of Cortisol and Resilience

Episodix: a serious game to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults. A psychometric study

Peer Review #1 of "Episodix: a serious game to detect cognitive impairment in senior adults. A psychometric study (v0.1)"

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