The Efficacy of Neurofeedback Training in Enhancing High-Order Processing in Addicts

Authors

Ian Armstrong, Brigham Young University
Scott C. Steffensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

neurofeedback training, high-order processing in addicts, cerebellar function

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Biofeedback is a process by which a person learns to control physiological functions of their body that they would otherwise not be conscously aware of. This is accomplished by relaying real-time information back to the user in the form of data or a game. The user then modifies their physiological activity in order to achieve set goals through a process of operant conditioning. Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that utilizes EEG monitoring to collect a person’s electrical brainwave activity and display it back to them. In this experiment, the method in which that feedback is displayed to the subject is through a video game format.

Recommended Citation

Armstrong, Ian and Steffensen, Scott C. (2016) "The Efficacy of Neurofeedback Training in Enhancing High-Order Processing in Addicts," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 67.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/67