Humans can exert conscious control over the activation of specific brain regions
Evidence from neurofeedback studies demonstrates that humans can learn to consciously self-regulate and control the activation of specific brain regions using real-time brain imaging feedback.
The retrieved papers consistently support the claim that humans can exert conscious control over specific brain regions using real-time neurofeedback techniques (rt-fMRI-NF). Papers [0], [1], and [2] all document how individuals use real-time feedback of their neural signals to learn self-regulation of targeted brain structures. Therefore, the claim is well-supported by the empirical literature.
David E.J. Linden, Duncan L. Turner. Real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback in motor neurorehabilitation. 2016. https://doi.org/10.1097/wco.0000000000000340
This review discusses how real-time fMRI neurofeedback allows participants to learn self-regulation of activity in specific brain regions and subcortical structures.
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Emily Dudek, David Dodell-Feder. The efficacy of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback for psychiatric illness: A meta-analysis of brain and behavioral outcomes. 2020. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/ensr9
This meta-analysis demonstrates that real-time fMRI neurofeedback produces significant medium-to-large effects on neural activity during and after training.
Lorraine Perronnet. Combining electroencephalography and functional magnetic resonance imaging for neurofeedback. https://doi.org/10.70675/ed9eb0d5z7ff6z499fzb605zbae620290a21
This thesis discusses neurofeedback techniques that enable individuals to learn to control and reorganize specific aspects of their brain activity.
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