Theta activity and cognitive functioning: Integrating evidence from resting-state and task-related developmental electroencephalography (EEG) research
University of Maryland, College Park · Columbia University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The theta band is one of the most prominent frequency bands in the electroencephalography (EEG) power spectrum and presents an interesting paradox: while elevated theta power during resting state is linked to lower cognitive abilities in children and adolescents, increased theta power during cognitive tasks is associated with higher cognitive performance. Why does theta power, measured during resting state versus cognitive tasks, show differential correlations with cognitive functioning? This review provides an integrated account of the functional correlates of theta across different contexts. We first present evidence that higher theta power during resting state is correlated with lower executive functioning,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 38.22
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- 100%
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- 291
Authors
7Topics & keywords
- Electroencephalography
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Resting state fMRI
- Executive functions
- Elementary cognitive task
- Cognitive psychology
- Task (project management)