Frontal Electroencephalogram Alpha Asymmetry Relates to Implicit Achievement Motives: A Pilot Study

Müller, Barbara; Marx, Anton; Paulus, Markus; Meinhardt, Jörg

doi:10.1111/mbe.12175

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“…1, July 2024: 140-147 144 effect in the neutral condition in this group of subjects. Similar findings have been found in[23]−[25] and FAA is an established biomarker for patients with generalized anxiety. In our study, we have extended the application of FAA as a biomarker specifically within the context of PSA.…”

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Biomarkers of attention bias during public speaking anxiety

Razak,

Feroz,

Subramaniam

et al. 2024

IJEECS

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The analysis of brain signals and their properties yields significant insights into the fundamental neural impairments associated with attention bias in individuals suffering from public speaking anxiety (PSA). This study aims to identify electroencephalogram (EEG) and performance biomarkers of attention bias in individuals with public speaking anxiety using the ex-Gaussian modeling technique, frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) and delta-beta correlation (DBC). 12 subjects with high (H) PSA and 12 subjects with low (L) PSA performed the modified emotional stroop task. EEG data were captured using the low-cost 14-channel emotiv Epoc+. Results showed that the ex-Gaussian sigma was higher in the emotional condition in the high public speaking anxiety (HPSA) group, indicating attention bias. The study also found higher right FAA in HPSA compared to LPSA group. There was a negative correlation between σ and alpha power in the left region of the brain in the HPSA group, potentially related to attentional bias. Moreover, there was a notable trend towards significantly heightened DBC in the frontal and central regions of the brain among HPSA subjects. In conclusion, in biomedical engineering, the ex-Gaussian model, FAA and DBC are useful because they can identify EEG and performance biomarkers of attention bias in people with PSA.

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Biomarkers of attention bias during public speaking anxiety

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Feroz,

Subramaniam

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IJEECS

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“…To the best of our knowledge the present study is one of the few studies which applies neuroscientific methods for investigating personal dispositions that are of high relevance in an educational context (e.g., Hauser, ; Müller, Marx, Paulus, & Meinhardt, ). Thus, it has fulfilled an important demand expressed by other researchers (e.g., Di Domenico & Ryan, ; Weidinger et al, ) to rely not only on self‐reports to assess motivation in educational settings but also to employ a mix of measures.…”

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Effects of Self‐Concept on Restoring a Positive Motivational State After an Exam‐Like Situation

Wimmer

Paechter

Lackner

et al. 2019

Mind Brain and Education

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Exams often trigger avoidance motivation and a tendency to withdraw; instead, an approach‐oriented motivational state would be more desirable, since this encourages an invigorated and persistent approach to tasks. This study investigated the role of academic self‐concept on the activation of relative approach versus avoidance motivation during the course of an exam‐like situation. In 62 university students (50 women), academic self‐concept was assessed using self‐ratings, and activation of approach versus avoidance motivation was assessed by using the electroencephalogram alpha asymmetry response. Academic self‐concept proved to be an important moderator of motivational responses during the challenging situation. A more negative self‐concept was related to sustained decrease in approach motivation, to rumination, and to worsened mood. In contrast, a positive self‐concept was related to more positive mood and activation of approach motivation even beyond task completion. The findings have educational implications, for instance, for the design of exams and performance feedback.

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How does emoji feedback affect the learning effectiveness of EFL learners? Neuroscientific insights for CALL research

Chen

Hsu

2022

Computer Assisted Language Learning

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Frontal Electroencephalogram Alpha Asymmetry Relates to Implicit Achievement Motives: A Pilot Study

Cited by 4 publications

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Biomarkers of attention bias during public speaking anxiety

Biomarkers of attention bias during public speaking anxiety

Effects of Self‐Concept on Restoring a Positive Motivational State After an Exam‐Like Situation

How does emoji feedback affect the learning effectiveness of EFL learners? Neuroscientific insights for CALL research

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