Electroencephalography of Learning and Memory.
- Author:
Hyeonjin JEON
1
;
Seung Hwan LEE
Author Information
1. Clinical Emotion and Cognition Research Laboratory, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea. lshpss@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
EEG;
Learning;
Memory
- MeSH:
Electroencephalography*;
Learning*;
Memory*;
Virtues
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry
2016;23(3):102-107
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This review will summarize EEG studies of learning and memory based on frequency bands including theta waves (4-7 Hz), gamma waves (> 30 Hz) and alpha waves (7-12 Hz). Authors searched and reviewed EEG papers especially focusing on learning and memory from PubMed. Theta waves are associated with acquisition of new information from stimuli. Gamma waves are connected with comparing and binding old information in preexisting memory and new information from stimuli. Alpha waves are linked with attention. Eventually it mediates the learning and memory process. Although EEG studies of learning and memory still have controversial issues, the future EEG studies will facilitate clinical benefits by virtue of more developed and encouraging prospects.
