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The covariation of independent and dependant variables in neurofeedback: a proposal framework to identify cognitive processes and brain activity variables
- Source :
- Consciousness and Cognition, Consciousness and Cognition, Elsevier, 2014, 26, pp.162-168. ⟨10.1016/j.concog.2014.03.007⟩, Consciousness and Cognition, 2014, 26, pp.162-168. ⟨10.1016/j.concog.2014.03.007⟩
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This methodological article proposes a framework for analysing the relationship between cognitive processes and brain activity using variables measured by neurofeedback (NF) carried out by functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery (fMRI NF). Cognitive processes and brain activity variables can be analysed as either the dependant variable or the independent variable. Firstly, we propose two traditional approaches, defined in the article as the "neuropsychological" approach (NP) and the "psychophysiology" approach (PP), to extract dependent and independent variables in NF protocols. Secondly, we suggest that NF can be inspired by the style of inquiry used in neurophenomenology. fMRI NF allows participants to experiment with his or her own cognitive processes and their effects on brain region of interest (ROI) activations simultaneously. Thus, we suggest that fMRI NF could be improved by implementing "the elicitation interview method", which allows the investigator to gather relevant verbatim from participants' introspection on subjective experiences.
- Subjects :
- Brain activity and meditation
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Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
050105 experimental psychology
03 medical and health sciences
[SCCO]Cognitive science
0302 clinical medicine
Cognition
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Humans
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Neurophenomenology
ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS
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Cognitive science
Variables
[SCCO.NEUR]Cognitive science/Neuroscience
Functional Neuroimaging
05 social sciences
Neuropsychology
Brain
Neurofeedback
Psychophysiology
Introspection
Psychology
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Cognitive psychology
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 10902376 and 10538100
- Volume :
- 26
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Consciousness and cognition
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....8ec33df386d55c11c1c1ff30f05dfc1a