Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to D D Montgomery.
Because human physiology is always changing, one of the challenges for those interested in biofeedback applications is how to establish techniques to determine if the biofeedback has altered the physiology. This paper explores some of the areas of concern and some solutions that have been reported.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quantitative electroencephalograph relative amplitude, relative power and hypnotic susceptibility. Hypnotic susceptibility, measured by the Wickramasekera Experience Inventory, was found to be positively correlated with QEEG theta relative amplitude (r = 0.260, p < .10). In addition, hypnotic susceptibility was found to be negatively correlated with QEEG alpha relative amplitude (r = -.323, p < .05) and alpha relative power (r = -0.322, p < .05). These findings suggest that QEEG relative amplitude and QEEG relative power, as correlates of hypnotic susceptibility, may be a promising avenue for future research.
An experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of Captain's Log (a computerized cognitive-training system) on the behaviors and performance capabilities of 4 severely emotionally disturbed children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ages 7 to 11. Behavioral scales, spectral electroencephalograms, and intelligence and performance tests were assessed pre- and posttreatment. A behavioral point system and monitoring of progress on computer tasks were used throughout treatment to evaluate ongoing improvements. There were 64 training sessions administered over a 16-week period. Outcome of treatment was determined by computer advancement, changes in behavioral points, and pre- and postmeasures. Results support the expectation that children who were most successful in the training would demonstrate the highest levels of generalization of those skills that were the focus of treatment.
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