Operant Enhancement of EEG-Theta Activity

During the last several years the interest in “operant” control of theta activity in the electroencephalogram (EEG) has rapidly increased. Apart from concern for actual scientific support, a wide range of clinical methods for “theta-control” are advertised by the biofeedback industry. This interest was partly stimulated by speculations on the involvement of theta activity in specific psychological and behavioral responses.

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