When you go to Lumosity and sign up, they give you some type of quiz to get a grip on what training you should be doing. You tell them what you want to work on, such as memory, and they provide games that enhance your memory.
Even though this sounds splendid, this actually has some downsides. Studies show that "adults that did use Lumosity found only mild improvement in visual attention," as stated by Lauren Friedman. I think you should get what you pay for. If people aren't getting the desired results, it's not worth it.
What is the author’s point of view, and how does it impact the overall effect of the text? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
I think the author believes that Lumosity is not the best choice to enhance brain performance. The author Lauren Friedman gives other ways to enhance brain performance by giving examples such as "exercise, reading, math, language learning, and crossword puzzles," which is very helpful considering that I can apply these to my daily life with no problem.
I think that I would never use Lumosity. It seems like a waste of time and money. Instead of waiting time and money, I could be doing the examples used in place of Lumosity mentioned by the author. This affects me because as a young person, I can look into this and think it is a good idea, but get cheated.
Citations:
Friedman, Lauren F. "Here's What You Really Get When You Pay To Play Brain Training Games."
Business Insider. Business Insider, Inc, 04 Feb. 2014. Web. 07 May 2014.
