The Influence of Migraine Pain and Analgesic Effects of Pharmaceuticals in Visual Field Serial to Parallel Processing, based upon the P300 Event Related Potential and Reaction Time.

Authors

Benjamin C. Ringger, Brigham Young University
Dr. Donovan Fleming, Brigham Young University

Keywords

migraine pain, pharmaceuticals, P300, reaction time

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

The p300 event related potential is a particular wave of the measured electrical activity of the brain. This wave may be evoked by a visual stimulus presented to the subject and occurs approximately 300 msec. following presentation of the stimulus. In previous studies, it has been suggested that a processing continuum exists between serial and parallel processing at opposite ends of the continuum. Serial processing, which involves attending to only one object, is generally associated with a slower reaction time, while parallel processing, which attends to two objects, is usually accompanied by a quicker response. Depending on various characteristics of the EEG, the P300 in particular, and the reaction time, it may be determined which of these two types of visual processing is used by the subject.

Recommended Citation

Ringger, Benjamin C. and Fleming, Dr. Donovan (2014) "The Influence of Migraine Pain and Analgesic Effects of Pharmaceuticals in Visual Field Serial to Parallel Processing, based upon the P300 Event Related Potential and Reaction Time.," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 347.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/347