Cognitive training is any intervention aimed at improving, maintaining, or restoring mental function through the repeated and structured practice of tasks which pose an inherent problem or mental challenge (Sitzer, Twamley, & Jeste, 2006). Cognitive training can occur in different formats: group, individual, and computerized. Group cognitive training is provided to individuals in a group setting. Individual cognitive training is provided to patients in a one-on-one approach. Computerized cognitive training is the provision of such practice via a computer program.

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