Neural oscillation amplitude in the frontal cortex predicts esport results.

ABSTRACT: In competitive matches, strategic decisions and emotional control are important. Relevant cognitive functions and corresponding neural activities in simple and short-term laboratory tasks have been reported. Brain resources are intensively allocated in the frontal cortex during strategic decision-making. The suppression of the frontal cortex with alpha-synchronization optimizes emotional control. However, no studies have reported the contribution of neural activity to the outcome of a more complex and prolonged task. To clarify this issue, we focused on a fighting video game following a two-round first-pass system. Frontal high-gamma and alpha power in the first and third pre-round periods, respectively, were found to be increased in a winning match. Furthermore, inter-participant variatio

SUBMITTER: Minami S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10212977 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature