Additionally, this finding is in line with findings of an association between apathy and the specific executive functioning test of verbal fluency in several other brain disorders [ 18- 22] 22].
Subsequently, compound scores for global cognitive function (Cognitive Index), memory (verbal and visuospatial memory) and executive function (psychomotorspeed, fluency, inhibition and attention) were calculated.
The one is characteristic of left hemisphere function (verbal fluency: r = +0.23, P = 0.04), while the other 3 tasks reflect right hemisphere function (Mooney-faces; r +0.26, p = 0.02: immediate visual reproduction; r = +0.31, P = 0.005: delayed visual reproduction; r -0.24, P = 0.03).
Previous small-scale studies have suggested that a stream of current can improve motor function, verbal fluency, and even language learning.
This secondary analysis utilized blood samples and cognitive scores (learning, memory, executive function, verbal fluency, and processing speed) obtained at baseline and three-month follow-up of the RCT.
The MIT Technology Review reports that previous research has found that a steady electrical current can improve motor function, verbal fluency and even language learning.
We assessed working memory, executive functions, verbal fluency and attention.
They found only small differences in executive functions, verbal fluency, and focused attention between patients with depression or schizophrenia.
Scores were based on assessment of executive function, verbal fluency, and memory as supported by observational and quantitative data.
A specific aspect of cognitive function – category fluency – did show a positive association with QoL ratings, however.
