Attention corresponds to specific patterns of synchronized neural activity
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Attention corresponds to specific patterns of synchronized neural activity, as demonstrated by multiple electrophysiological studies linking attentional states, shifts, and cognitive tasks directly to changes in neural phase coherence and frequency-specific synchronization.
Evidence for · 6
Time Courses of Attentional Modulation in Neural Amplification and Synchronization Measured with Steady-state Visual-evoked Potentials
2012 · cited by 74
Demonstrates that endogenous attention modulates phase coherence (synchronization) of steady-state visual-evoked potentials, linking attentional shifts directly to neural synchrony dynamics.
Shows that increases in the synchronization of neural activity across cortical regions occur during cognitive processing tasks requiring high semantic working memory load.
A novel approach for the EEG-driven assessment of divided attention through mutual information theory: A case study at the wheel.
2026 · cited by 0
Establishes a specific EEG-based metric reflecting coordinated neural modulation when attention is divided across tasks.
Brain-computer interfaces and neural synchronization in esports: a systematic review of effects on reaction time, decision-making, and cognitive performance.
2026 · cited by 0
Highlights how BCI-based neural synchronization improves cognitive performance metrics such as attention, reaction time, and decision-making.
The Use of EEG in the Study of Emotional States and Visual Word Recognition with or Without Musical Stimulus in University Students with Dyslexia.
2026 · cited by 0
Connects disruptions in neural synchrony and cross-frequency coupling to altered attentional engagement and cognitive focus in dyslexia.
Stimulus induced visual cortical networks are recapitulated by spontaneous local and inter-areal synchronization
2015 · cited by 0
Indicates that stimulus-induced and rhythmic attentional states are subserved by specific patterns of local and inter-areal phase synchronization.