Distinct transfer effects of training different facets of working memory capacity

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Training working memory: Limits of transfer (2013, background): “Most prior studies showing positive transfer required participants to engage in extensive training over weeks or even months; few studies have examined what occurs after training discontinues (but see von Bastian & Oberauer, 2013).”
Adaptive n-back training does not improve fluid intelligence at the construct level: Gains on individual tests suggest that training may enhance visuospatial processing (2013, background): “The study by von Bastian and Oberauer (2013) concluded that general reasoning ability can be improved byworkingmemory training (self-administered at home).”
Conclusions about Interventions, Programs, and Approaches for Improving Executive Functions that appear Justified and those that, despite much hype, do not (2015, background): “…training methods that looked at benefits for EFs include: Au et al. (2015), Klingberg (2010), Kueider et al. (2012), MelbyLervåg and Hulme (2013), Morrison and Chein (2011), Shipstead et al. (2012), Spencer-Smith and Klingberg (2015), Spierer et al. (2013), and von Bastian and Oberauer (2013).”