Playing a Puzzle Game on a Tablet (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption Here is Assistant Professor Michael Patterson (left) with his Ph.D. student Adam Oei, playing Cut the Rope on the tablet, which has shown to improve executive functions in its players. Credit Nanyang Technological University Usage Restrictions For this story only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.