Keywords
Logical-Mathematical Problems
EEG Correlation
Prefrontal Cortex
Parietal Cortex
entrenamiento cognitivo
problemas lógico-matemáticos
correlación EEG
corteza prefrontal
corteza parietal
Cognitive Training
Logical-Mathematical Problems
EEG Correlation
Prefrontal Cortex
Parietal Cortex
How to Cite
Abstract
Objective. This study characterized the electroencephalographic correlation (rEEG) between prefrontal and parietal cortices in young men while solving logical-mathematical problems after 18 sessions of cognitive training. Method. Two training groups were formed: one trained with gradually increased complexity (CT), the other with no increase in complexity (ST). Results. CT had a greater number of correct responses in the post-training evaluation than ST and showed a higher correlation between the left frontopolar-parietal cortices in almost all EEG bands, and between the dorsolateral-parietal cortices in the alpha1 band while solving math problems post-training. Results suggest that major functional synchronization between the left prefrontal and parietal cortices plays an important role in improving mathematical problem-solving after cognitive training.
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