The science behind lumosity

THE SCIENCE BEHIND LUMOSITY
Joseph Hardy, PhD
Michael Scanlon

November, 2009

www.lumosity.com

Table of Contents
Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................... 3
The Incredible Changing Brain ...................................................................................................................... 4
Behavior changes the brain ...................................................................................................................... 4
Training can improve cognitive outcomes ................................................................................................ 5
The Lumosity Scientific Framework .............................................................................................................. 7
What makes effective brain training?....................................................................................................... 8
The Lumosity Product ................................................................................................................................. 10
Games ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Assessments ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Supporting materials............................................................................................................................... 12
Complementary products........................................................................................................................ 13
Scientific Research with