Essay Mental Engagement Hypothesis – Psychology Assignment Help

Assignment Task :

Assignment sections 

1. Understanding 

• Briefly explain (in your own words) the central idea behind the mental engagement hypothesis discussed by Salthouse (2006) 

• Describe and distinguish between Salthouse’s notions of preserved differentiation and differential preservation. Use your own words- marks will not be awarded for direct quotes. 

2. Application of knowledge 

• Provide an overview of the key features of the ACTIVE Project 

• Outline two reasons why evidence from the ACTIVE Project lends support to the mental exercise hypothesis discussed by Salthouse (2006). 

• Outline two reasons why we might want to be cautious about accepting the benefits of cognitive training based on the evidence from the ACTIVE Project. 

3. Insight 

• Imagine you were designing a new cognitive training intervention that somehow extends on, or improves the approach used in ACTIVE. What might you do differently, and why? (Aim to support your ideas with evidence from the readings, and/or by linking your ideas with points discussed above