EEG-Neurofeedback as a Tool to Modulate Cognition and Behavior: A Review Tutorial

Neurofeedback is attracting renewed interest as a method to self-regulate one's own brain activity to directly alter the underlying neural mechanisms of cognition and behavior. It not only promises new avenues as a method for cognitive enhancement in healthy subjects, but also as a therapeutic...

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Published in:Frontiers in human neuroscience Vol. 11; p. 51
Main Authors: Enriquez-Geppert, Stefanie, Huster, René J., Herrmann, Christoph S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland Frontiers Research Foundation 22.02.2017
Frontiers Media S.A
Subjects:
Automation
Biofeedback
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
EEG
Electroencephalography
Feedback
Independent study
Neuroscience
Pipelines
Research methodology
Success
Theory
frequency band modulation
fm-theta
protocol tutorial
cognitive enhancement
EEG
neurofeedback
ISSN:1662-5161, 1662-5161
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Summary:Neurofeedback is attracting renewed interest as a method to self-regulate one's own brain activity to directly alter the underlying neural mechanisms of cognition and behavior. It not only promises new avenues as a method for cognitive enhancement in healthy subjects, but also as a therapeutic tool. In the current article, we present a review tutorial discussing key aspects relevant to the development of electroencephalography (EEG) neurofeedback studies. In addition, the putative mechanisms underlying neurofeedback learning are considered. We highlight both aspects relevant for the practical application of neurofeedback as well as rather theoretical considerations related to the development of new generation protocols. Important characteristics regarding the set-up of a neurofeedback protocol are outlined in a step-by-step way. All these practical and theoretical considerations are illustrated based on a protocol and results of a frontal-midline theta up-regulation training for the improvement of executive functions. Not least, assessment criteria for the validation of neurofeedback studies as well as general guidelines for the evaluation of training efficacy are discussed.
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Edited by: Adrian G. Guggisberg,University of Geneva, Switzerland
Reviewed by: Sara L. Gonzalez Andino, Geneva University Hospital (HUG), Switzerland; Robert Bauer, University of Tübingen, Germany; Andrea Biasiucci, Intento SA, Switzerland
ISSN:1662-5161
1662-5161
DOI:10.3389/fnhum.2017.00051