Applied Research Using Alpha/Theta Training for Enhancing Creativity and Well-Being

Boynton, Tracy

doi:10.1300/j184v05n01_02

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“…Research has utilised this approach in an attempt to enhance creativity and well-being (Boynton, 2001). For instance, Boynton (2001) had two groups of participants complete an 8-week training regime. One of the groups received neurofeedback training to enhance theta (4-8 Hz) over alpha (8-12 Hz) (alpha/theta training) and the other acted as a non-contingent control group.…”

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Can Neurofeedback Training Enhance Performance? An Evaluation of the Evidence with Implications for Future Research

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2005

Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback

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There have been many claims regarding the possibilities of performance enhancement training. The aim of such training is for an individual to complete a specific function or task with fewer errors and greater efficiency, resulting in a more positive outcome. The present review examined evidence from neurofeedback training studies to enhance performance in a particular area. Previous research has documented associations between specific cortical states and optimum levels of performance in a range of tasks. This information provides a plausible rationale for the use of neurofeedback to train individuals to enhance their performance. An examination of the literature revealed that neurofeedback training has been utilised to enhance performance from three main areas; sport, cognitive and artistic performance. The review examined evidence from neurofeedback training studies within each of these three areas. Some suggestive findings have been reported with regard to the use of neurofeedback training to enhance performance. However, due to a range of methodological limitations and a general failure to elicit unambiguous changes in baseline EEG activity, a clear association between neurofeedback training and enhanced performance has yet to be established. Throughout, the review highlights a number of recommendations to aid and stimulate future research.

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Section: Alpha/theta Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Alpha/theta Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Can Neurofeedback Training Enhance Performance? An Evaluation of the Evidence with Implications for Future Research

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2005

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“…Los cambios significativos en el rendimiento en la tarea del Iowa Gambling Task en comparación con el grupo control y el grupo HI, apoyan la evidencia de estudios previos (Boynton, 2001;Doppelmayr, Klimesch, Stadler, Polhuber, & Heine, 2002;Klimesch, Doppelmayr, Russegger, Pachinger, & Schwaiger, 1998;Vernon, Egner, Cooper, Compton, Neilands, Sheri, & Gruzelier, 2004) para potenciar algunos de los elementos de la función ejecutiva como la toma de decisiones y la postergación de la gratificación, aspectos que englobarían funciones supramodales como flexibilidad, fluidez y control inhibitorio (Bockova et al, 2007;Boynton, 2001;Lubar, 1991). Hanslmayer, Sauseng, Doppelmayr, Schabus y Klimesch (2005) observaron en una muestra de 18 estudiantes sanos la efectividad del entrenamiento en una única sesión sobre la optimización del rendimiento cognitivo en una tarea de rotación mental.…”

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“…Así, existen asociaciones entre los componentes de frecuencias específicos del EEG y los diferentes aspectos del procesamiento cognitivo y afectivo. En relación con la función ejecutiva como proceso de interés, Boynton (2001) y Angelakis, Stathopoulou, Frymiare, Green, Lubar y Kounios (2007) demuestran que el predominio de uno de los patrones neurofisiológicos, la banda alfa, se encuentra asociada con aumento de la eficacia cognitiva, incluida la función ejecutiva (flexibilidad mental, fluidez, inhibición) y la atención. Otro patrón asociado es la banda beta, en especial beta 1 o SMR (12-15hz) y beta 2 (15-21hz), que ha demostrado ser predominante en la corteza cingulada anterior, cortex temporal y cortex sensoriomotor durante tareas que requieren funciones ejecutivas (Bockova, Chládek, Jurák, Halámek, & Rektor, 2007).…”

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Effects of assisted training with neurofeedback on EEG measures, executive function and mood in a healthy sample. [Efectos del entrenam. asistido con neurofeedback sobre el EEG, los procesos de función ejecutiva y el afecto en una muestra de pobl. normal]

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Efectos del entrenamiento asistido con neurofeedback sobre el EEG, los procesos de función ejecutiva y el estado de ánimo en una muestra de población normal Milena Vasquez, Marien Gadea, Evelio Garijo, Marta Aliño y Alicia Salvador Departamento de Psicobiologia, Facultat de Psicologia, Universitat de ValènciaResumen: El entrenamiento en neurofeedback (NF) consiste en enseñar a los individuos a modificar, regular y potenciar su patrón de actividad cerebral. El objetivo de nuestra investigación fue evaluar el efecto del entrenamiento sobre los procesos cognitivos de función ejecutiva y sobre el estado de ánimo en una muestra de población normal. Se seleccionó una muestra de 30 mujeres estudiantes universitarias, asignadas a tres grupos: HD: hemisferio derecho (n = 10), HI: hemisferio izquierdo (n = 10) y control (n = 10). Se entrenó durante una sola sesión el predominio del patrón beta y la inhibición del patrón theta y se realizó una evaluación pre y post-entrenamiento de la función ejecutiva (Iowa Gambling Test) y del estado de ánimo mediante autoinforme. Se encontró que el entrenamiento en NF produjo cambios positivos significativos en el rendimiento ejecutivo en el grupo HD. En relación con el EEG, se encontró una tendencia al cambio tras el entrenamiento de ondas beta. Se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre el rendimiento ejecutivo, el estado de ánimo negativo, y la banda de frecuencia theta. Se concluye que el protocolo resulta efectivo para potenciar aspectos de la función ejecutiva y que la disminución de ondas theta parece favorecer la disminución del estado de ánimo negativo. Palabras clave: Neurofeedback; EEG; función ejecutiva; Iowa Gambling Test; estado de ánimo; PANAS; POMS; ritmo theta; ritmo Beta.Title: Effects of assisted training with neurofeedback on EEG measures, executive function and mood in a healthy sample. Abstract: The training in neurofeedback (NF) consists of teaching individuals to modify, adjust and enhance their brain activity pattern. The aim of our research was to evaluate the effect of training on cognitive processes, specifically executive function, and mood in a non-clinical sample. A sample of 30 female college students were assigned to three groups: HD: right hemisphere (n = 10), HI: left hemisphere (n = 10) and control (n = 10). The dominance pattern of beta and the inhibition of the theta pattern were trained in a single session. Measures of executive function (Iowa Gambling Test) and questionnaires of mood were taken pre and post training. We found that NF training produced significant positive changes in executive performance in the HD group. In the EEG a tendency to improve beta rhythm after the training emerged too. Additionally, significant correlations were found between executive performance and negative mood in relation to theta frequency band. We conclude that the protocol seems effective to enhance some aspects of executive function as well as to decrease theta power improves the negative mood.

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“…EMG engelleme aralığıdır. Abdurrahman AKTOP Funda SEFEROĞLU Yaratıcılık ve well-being (sağlık) çalışmalarında kullanılmaktadır [31]. Yavaş kortikal potansiyeller (YKP); genelde klinik çalışmalar da tanılama ve tedavi için kullanılmaktadır [8].…”

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Sporti̇f Performans Açisindan Nöro-Geri̇bi̇ldi̇ri̇m

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ÖZETKlinik bir uygulama olarak bilinen nöro-geribildirim biyolojik geribildirim disiplini çerçevesinde beyin dalgalarının eğitilmesi ile uğraşan psikofizyolojik bir uygulamadır. Nöro-geribildirim antrenmanları uzun yıllardır bilim adamlarının üzerinde durduğu bir yöntemdir. Son yıllarda sportif performansı arttırmak amacı ile de kullanılan bu yönteme ilgi giderek artmaktadır. Sportif performansın geliştirilmesi ve sporcunun en iyi performansını sürekli sergileyebilmesi için en iyi performans sırasındaki psikolojik ve zihinsel süreçlerin farkına varılması önem taşımaktadır. Biyolojik geribildirim ve nöro-geribildirim gibi uygulamalar ile bu süreçlerin görsel olarak sporcuya sunulması ve en iyi performans anındaki psikolojik ve zihinsel süreçlere istemli olarak tekrar ulaşılması hedeflenmektedir. Yapılan çalışmalarda nöro-geribildirim antrenmanlarının uyarılmışlık düzeyi, kaygı gibi psikolojik verilerin yanı sıra okçuluk, dans ve yüzme gibi spor branşlarında da performansı olumlu etkilediği bildirilmiştir. Spor bilimleri alanındaki bu son gelişmelerin ülkemizde de yaygınlaşması ülkemiz sporunun gelişimi açısından büyük önem taşıdığı düşünülmektedir. Bu derlemenin amacı; nöro-geribildirim antrenmanlarının yöntemi, çıktıları gibi teknik ayrıntılı gereklilikleri ve spor bilimleri alanında kullanımı hakkında bilgi vermek, sporcunun performansına olan olumlu etkilerini yazılı kaynaklarda yer alan çalışma sonuçları ile özetlemek ve yurt dışında kullanılan bu yöntemin ülkemiz sporunda da yaygın bir şekilde kullanılabilmesi için önerilerde bulunmaktır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Duyu-Motor ritim, EEG-biyolojik geribildirim, spor NEUROFEEDBACK IN TERMS OF SPORTIVE PERFORMANCE ABSTRACTNeurofeedback, which is known as a clinic application, is a psychophysiological application which deals with the training of brain waves in biofeedback discipline. For many years, scientists have focused on neurofeedback training method. In recent years, interest in this method which is used with the aim of increasing sportive performance has been increasing. Recognizing the cognitive and psychological process during the best performance is very important for the athletes to show their best performance and improve their sportive performance. The aim of biofeedback and neurofeedback applications is to present these processes to athletes visually and to voluntarily reach the cognitive and psychological process during best performance again. Researches show that, neurofeedback trainings improve the psychological parameters such as arousal level and anxiety as well as performance in swimming, dance and archery. These recent developments in sport science are very important for sport development in our country. The purpose of this review is to inform researchers, coaches and athletes about neurofeedback training techniques, methods, outputs and applications in sport sciences, to summarize the positive effects with evidences in literature and lastly to provide some suggestions about this method that is used in other countries so that it can also be used wide...

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Applied Research Using Alpha/Theta Training for Enhancing Creativity and Well-Being

Abstract: Introduction. Previous research has supported anecdotal reports of a possible correlation between the state of hypnagogia and the enhancement of creative ability (Green

Cited by 36 publications

References 6 publications

Can Neurofeedback Training Enhance Performance? An Evaluation of the Evidence with Implications for Future Research

Can Neurofeedback Training Enhance Performance? An Evaluation of the Evidence with Implications for Future Research

Effects of assisted training with neurofeedback on EEG measures, executive function and mood in a healthy sample. [Efectos del entrenam. asistido con neurofeedback sobre el EEG, los procesos de función ejecutiva y el afecto en una muestra de pobl. normal]

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