Towards a systematization of brain oscillatory activity in actions

Information processing in the brain is governed by oscillatory activity. Activity oscillations in specific frequency bands (theta, alpha, beta and gamma) have been associated with various cognitive functions. A drawback of this is that the plethora of findings led to considerable uncertainty as to the functional relevance of activity in different frequency bands and their interrelation. Here, we use a novel cognitive-science theoretical framework to better understand and conceptually harmonize neurophysiological research on human action control. We outline how this validated starting point can systematize and probably reframe the functional relevance of oscillatory activity relevant for action control and beyond. Beste and colleagues propose a theoretical framework that reconsiders the functional relevance of oscillatory activity in the context of action control.

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Information processing in the brain is regulated by oscillatory activity, specifically in different frequency bands. The functional relevance of activity in these bands and their interrelation is uncertain. Researchers propose a cognitive-science theoretical framework to better understand and systematize neurophysiological research on human action control.