EEG theta and Alpha asymmetry analysis of neuroticism-bound Learning Style

Abstract

Students Learning Style (LS) and Personality Traits have been considered as a major components in education domain. The success of teaching and learning could be enhanced by considering the learners' preferred LS. On the other hand, Neuroticism is one of the traits that could shed some light on the learners' well-being. In this study, the participants' LS and Neuroticism attribute were investigated using Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (KLSI) and Electroencephalogram (EEG). First, The participants' (N=41) LS were classified using KLSI which grouped them into Diverger, Assimilator, Converger or Accommodator style. Subsequently, their brain signals were recorded whereby the Theta band and Asymmetry Relation Ratio (ARR) of Alpha band were chosen for analysis using the SPSS 2Step Cluster Analysis. Assimilator was found as the Neuroticism-bound LS.