Increase IQ

Increase your IQ with evidence-based cognitive training.

Monthly Cognitive Training Challenge: Fluid Intelligence Training

by Mark Ashton Smith
March 4, 2019
Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Fluid Intelligence, Gated Dual N-Back, HighIQPro, Improve Working Memory, Increase IQ

Working memory output gating underlies higher order rule use. Training output gating supports generalization and trains fluid intelligence.

Image Streaming : Cognitive Neuroscience Insights

by Mark Ashton Smith
July 11, 2018
Crystallized Intelligence, Improve Mind Wandering, Increase IQ

Image streaming has been popularized by Win Wenger as a technique you can use to improve your capacity for creativity, visualization and problem solve. How To… Read More »Image Streaming : Cognitive Neuroscience Insights

Coffee, Intelligence and Brain Entropy I IQ Mindware

by Mark Ashton Smith
April 29, 2018
Brain Nutrition, Increase IQ, IQ Research, Nootropics

Two recent research studies have recently been published that offer some fascinating insights into our intelligence and how we might augment it. First some educational… Read More »Coffee, Intelligence and Brain Entropy I IQ Mindware

How To Increase IQ? Working Memory Training, Smart Drugs and tDCS Reviewed

by Mark Ashton Smith
March 26, 2018
Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Increase IQ, IQ Research, Neurofeedback Training, Nootropics

How to increase IQ? This article reviews the 3 most effective IQ-increasing interventions with a scientific basis: the n-back (working memory) brain training, smart drugs, tDCS (cortical stimulation).

Landmark Study Shows How To Get Smarter From Brain Training

by Mark Ashton Smith
February 14, 2018
Brain Bioenergetics, Brain Cross Training, Capacity Training, Cognitive Training Apps, Exercise, Fluid Intelligence, G Related Research, Increase IQ, IQ Research

A study published this month in the prestigious journal Intelligence has shown brain training combined with exercise results in getting smarter through gains in fluid intelligence (visuospatial reasoning) – a key measure of IQ.

How Does IQ Mindware Brain Training Work? 1. Perception & Chunking

by Mark Ashton Smith
April 25, 2016
Brain Bioenergetics, Capacity Training, Cognitive Training Apps, Fluid Intelligence, G CODE, Gated Dual N-Back, HighIQPro, Improve Skills Learning, Increase IQ, Neurofeedback Training

We want to do two things when brain training: (1) grow new stem-cell neurons – the raw material for neuroplasticity (2) integrate the new cells… Read More »How Does IQ Mindware Brain Training Work? 1. Perception & Chunking

How To Optimize Your Dual N-Back Training

by Mark Ashton Smith
December 31, 2015
Capacity Training, Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Fluid Intelligence, Improve Working Memory, Increase IQ

How to optimize your dual n-back training with key strategies, including breaking up training into morning and evening, and using goal setting apps.

Increasing IQ with Cognitive Training Review

by Mark Ashton Smith
October 23, 2015
Cognitive Training Apps, Dual N-Back, Gated Dual N-Back, HighIQPro, Increase IQ, IQ Research

Review of evidence-based computerized cognitive training apps and increasing IQ and working memory.

How To Do A Raven Matrices Test

by Mark Ashton Smith
December 15, 2014
HighIQPro, i3 Mindware, Increase IQ, IQ Tests, Self-Quantification, Strategy Training

A matrices test is a non-verbal ‘culture fair’ multiple choice IQ test, that measures your fluid intelligence (Gf) – your reasoning and problem solving ability.

What Is IQ and Why Do We Want It?

What is IQ? What is general intelligence? Why is IQ valued? Advantages of a high IQ in the knowledge economy and other considerations.