Theta activity and cognitive functioning: Integrating evidence from resting-state and task-related developmental electroencephalography (EEG) research

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Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.dcn.2024.101404

Enda Tan , Sonya V. Troller-Renfree , Santiago Morales , George A. Buzzell , Marco McSweeney , Martín Antúnez , Nathan A. Fox

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Abstract

The theta band is one of the most prominent frequency bands in the electroencephalography (EEG) power spectrum and presents an interesting paradox: while elevated theta power during resting state is linked to lower cognitive abilities in children and adolescents, increased theta power during cognitive tasks is associated with higher cognitive performance. Why does theta power, measured during resting state versus cognitive tasks, show differential correlations with cognitive functioning? This review provides an integrated account of the functional correlates of theta across different contexts. We first present evidence that higher theta power during resting state is correlated with lower executive functioning, attentional abilities, language skills, and IQ. Next, we review research showing that theta power increases during memory, attention, and cognitive control, and that higher theta power during these processes is correlated with better performance. Finally, we discuss potential explanations for the differential correlations between resting/task-related theta and cognitive functioning, and offer suggestions for future research in this area.

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Theta 活动与认知功能：整合静息态和任务相关发展脑电图（EEG）研究的证据

θ波段是脑电图（EEG）功率谱中最突出的频段之一，它呈现出一种有趣的悖论：静息状态下θ功率的升高与儿童和青少年认知能力的降低有关，而认知任务中θ功率的升高则与认知能力的提高有关。为什么在静息状态下测量的θ功率与认知任务时测量的θ功率在认知功能上表现出不同的相关性？本综述综合阐述了不同情境下θ的功能相关性。我们首先介绍了静息状态下较高的 Theta 功率与较低的执行功能、注意能力、语言技能和智商相关的证据。接下来，我们回顾了一些研究，这些研究表明，在记忆、注意力和认知控制过程中，θ 功率会增加，而在这些过程中，较高的θ 功率与较好的表现相关。最后，我们讨论了静息/任务相关θ与认知功能之间不同相关性的潜在解释，并为这一领域的未来研究提出了建议。

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Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience NEUROSCIENCES-

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

10.60%

发文量

124

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal publishes theoretical and research papers on cognitive brain development, from infancy through childhood and adolescence and into adulthood. It covers neurocognitive development and neurocognitive processing in both typical and atypical development, including social and affective aspects. Appropriate methodologies for the journal include, but are not limited to, functional neuroimaging (fMRI and MEG), electrophysiology (EEG and ERP), NIRS and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as other basic neuroscience approaches using cellular and animal models that directly address cognitive brain development, patient studies, case studies, post-mortem studies and pharmacological studies.