Cerebral control of afferent somatosensory projections

Petrenko, E.V.; Orlova, T. V.; Lyubimov, N. N.

doi:10.1007/bf00820213

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“…Somatosensory potentials are often evoked using mild electric shocks applied to the median nerve, with a series of potentials indexing transmission of the signal from the periphery to the cortex (Chiappa, 1996). TM meditators with 2 years practice demonstrated increased amplitudes of early components relative to controls (Petrenko, Orlova, & Liubimov, 1993). Yogic concentrative meditators with a 10- to 12-year practice history evinced amplitude decreases in the later components (Lyubimov, 1999).…”

Section: Erps and Meditationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Meditation states and traits: EEG, ERP, and neuroimaging studies.

Cahn

Polich

2006

Psychological Bulletin

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Neuroelectric and imaging studies of meditation are reviewed. Electroencephalographic measures indicate an overall slowing subsequent to meditation, with theta and alpha activation related to proficiency of practice. Sensory evoked potential assessment of concentrative meditation yields amplitude and latency changes for some components and practices. Cognitive event-related potential evaluation of meditation implies that practice changes attentional allocation. Neuroimaging studies indicate increased regional cerebral blood flow measures during meditation. Taken together, meditation appears to reflect changes in anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal areas. Neurophysiological meditative state and trait effects are variable but are beginning to demonstrate consistent outcomes for research and clinical applications. Psychological and clinical effects of meditation are summarized, integrated, and discussed with respect to neuroimaging data.

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Section: Erps and Meditationmentioning

confidence: 99%