Relevance of EEG alpha and theta oscillations during task switching

P Sauseng; W Klimesch; R Freunberger; T Pecherstorfer; S Hanslmayr; M Doppelmayr

doi:10.1007/s00221-005-0211-y

Relevance of EEG alpha and theta oscillations during task switching

P Sauseng
, W Klimesch
, R Freunberger
, T Pecherstorfer
, S Hanslmayr
, M Doppelmayr

Psychology

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Abstract

In a task switching design, we investigated the question whether long-range theta coupling primarily reflects top-down control processes. Switch and stay trials did not differ with respect to memory load or global working memory (WM) demands. The results revealed significantly stronger theta coupling (in a range of 4-7 Hz) between prefrontal and posterior regions during switch as compared to stay trials. Power differences, reflecting more local effects, were largest in the upper alpha band (10-13 Hz) and over posterior brain areas, possibly reflecting long-term memory activation. The conclusion of the present study is that long-range coherent oscillatory activity in the theta band reflects top-down activation rather than global WM functions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	295-301
Number of pages	7
Journal	Experimental Brain Research
Volume	170
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-005-0211-y
Publication status	Published - Apr 2006

Keywords

Adult
Alpha Rhythm
Analysis of Variance
Brain
Brain Mapping
Female
Humans
Male
Memory, Short-Term
Photic Stimulation
Predictive Value of Tests
Theta Rhythm
Time Factors

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