Cattell-Horn-Carroll Model splits intelligence into ten general factors, broken down into specific factors. Studies in the area have discussed whether or not cognitive stimulation is possible through programs designed to do so. The aims of the present study were to develop tasks in order to stimulate three factors of Cattell-Horn-Carroll model - Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence and Short-term Memory, to present a program comprised of these tasks, and to assess its efficacy. Program was developed during the course of thirteen sessions. Participants were 22 schoolchildren, age-range from 7 to 10 years, divided into two groups to perform activities. They were evaluated by Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children III, School Performance Test and Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices during pre and post-test. Results showed significant rise in total score for Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children III in all analyses; and in School Performance Test for crystallized intelligence and short-term memory, which seems to be indicative of program efficacy.
Cognitive; Intelligence; Cognitive thecniques
