Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency components affects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans

@article{Egner2001LearnedSO,
  title={Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency components affects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans},
  author={Tobias Egner and John H. Gruzelier},
  journal={Neuroreport},
  year={2001},
  volume={12},
  pages={4155-4159}
}
Learned enhancement of EEG frequency components in the lower beta range by means of biofeedback has been reported to alleviate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. In order to elucidate frequency-specific behavioural effects and neurophysiological mediators, this study applied neurofeedback protocols to healthy volunteers, and assessed impact on behavioural and electrocortical attention measures. Operant enhancement of a 12–15 Hz component was associated with reduction in… 
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