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Theory-Driven Approaches to Cognitive Enhancement

Abstract

In the last years, innovations in technology and methodology, as well as increased knowledge about cortical oscillations , have significantly impacted the advancement of new neurofeedback approaches. As such, sham-controlled studies , showing evidence for enhanced performance of cognition after self-regulation of brain activity, have been published. Effects have been demonstrated regarding working memory (Hsueh et al. in Hum Brain Mapp 37(7):2662–2675, 2016), executive functions (Enriquez-Geppert et al. in Front Behav Neurosci 5(8):420, 2014), binding processes (Keizer et al. in NeuroImage 49(4):3404–3413, 2010a; Int J Psychophysiol 75(19):25–32, 2010b), and memory (Guez et al. in Memory 23(5):683–694, 2014), as well as real-life performance (Ros et al. in BMC Neurosci 10:87, 2009). In this chapter, we first present the rationale behind neurofeedback based on electroencephalography (EEG) and then list examples of recent studies demonstrating effects on cognition and everyday life performance. Subsequentially, the conceptualization of the self-regulation of brain activity, as well as neuroplastic effects evoked by neurofeedback follow. As a next step, issues regarding the specificity and efficacy of neurofeedback are discussed. Finally, we conclude with a summary and an outlook of EEG neurofeedback approaches.

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    Stefanie Enriquez-Geppert

  2. Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway

    René J. Huster

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    Tomas Ros

  4. Department of Neuropsychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria

    Guilherme Wood

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