Duration:
120 minutes
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how brain-computer interactions, through non-linear dynamic processing, may be effective even without the conscious awareness of the client/patient.
2. Discuss the merits of auditory vs. visually weighted feedback to patients with dysfuncitonal brain syndromes.
3. Summarize necessary role functions of "therapist" in neurofeedback therapy.
Test Questions:
1. Define "information value" in the context of non-linear dynamic neurofeedback.
2. What is the relation between "brain plasticity" and the long-term recovery of patient after a stroke?
3. In your opinion, what is the role of "therapist" in neurofeedback? Can a present-day computer play that role?
Bibliography:
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Egner T, Gruzelier JH Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency components affects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans. Neuroreport 2001, 12:411-415
Egner T, Gruzelier JH Ecological validity of neurofeedback: modulation of slow wave EEG enhances musical performance. Neuroreport 2003a, 14:1223-1228
Egner T, Gruzelier JH EEG biofeedback of low bnd beta components: frequency-specific effects of variables of attention and event-related brain potentials. Clinical Neurophysiology, 2003b, in press
Scott W, Kaiser D. Sideroff S, et al, Reduction in substance abuse recidivism when neurofeedback is a component of treatment. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2005;31(3):455-69
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