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ERIC Number: EJ1465858
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Dec
Pages: 9
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EISSN: EISSN-2056-7936
Available Date: 2025-04-02
Long-Term Cognitive and Neurophysiological Effects of Mental Rotation Training
Linlin Dong1; Yufeng Ke1,2; Xiaodong Zhu1; Shuang Liu1,2; Dong Ming1,2
npj Science of Learning, v10 Article 16 2025
Mental rotation, a crucial aspect of spatial cognition, can be improved through repeated practice. However, the long-term effects of combining training with non-invasive brain stimulation and its neurophysiological correlates are not well understood. This study examined the lasting effects of a 10-day mental rotation training with high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) on behavioral and neural outcomes in 34 healthy participants. Participants were randomly assigned to the Active and Shan groups, with equal group sizes. Mental rotation tests and EEG recordings were conducted at baseline, 1 day, 20 days, and 90 days post-training. Although HD-tDCS showed no significant effect, training led to improved accuracy, faster response times, and enhanced task-evoked EEG responses, with benefits lasting up to 90 days. Notably, task-evoked EEG responses remained elevated 20 days post-training. Individual differences, such as gender and baseline performance, influenced the outcomes. These results emphasize the potential of mental rotation training for cognitive enhancement and suggest a need for further investigation into cognition-related neuroplasticity.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Tianjin University, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin International Joint Research Centre for Neural Engineering, and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin, PR China; 2Haihe Laboratory of Brain-Computer Interaction and Human-Machine Integration, Tianjin, PR China