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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-301 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Experimental Brain Research |
Volume | 170 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
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