Abstract

Correlates of predictive activity associated with observation of patterns in sequences of events were studied. Predictive cues consisted of fixed sequences of three stimuli preceding the appearance of a target (control) stimulus, to which the subject had to respond by pressing a computer mouse button as quickly as possible. Reaction times were analyzed for control stimuli, along with the characteristics (amplitude, duration) of contingent negative variation (CNV) in EEG fragments preceding the predictive cue stimuli and the control stimulus. Increases in CNV amplitude were demonstrated in the series of predictive stimuli preceding the appearance of the target stimulus, and this correlated positively with target stimulus reaction times.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.