Effectiveness of two cognitive training programs on the performance of older drivers with a cognitive self-assessment bias (pdf) | Paperity

Effectiveness of two cognitive training programs on the performance of older drivers with a cognitive self-assessment bias (pdf) | Paperity
Purpose Depending on the calibration of their cognitive abilities, some older drivers (ODs) might stop driving prematurely (under-estimators, UEs) and others could expose themselves to risky situations (over-estimators, OEs). The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of two cognitive training (CT) programs intended for ODs presenting a cognitive calibration bias. We hypothesized that CT with feedback on performance can help ODs to correctly calibrate their abilities and consequently adapt their driving behavior. Method One hundred and six ODs (≥70 years) were assigned to two CT groups (with or without a driving simulator experience, DS). These interventions lasted about 36 h and were distributed over a 3-month period.......