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    • Cognitive Neuroscience

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    • Investigated electroencephalography (EEG) spectral dynamics during auditory oddball tasks.
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    • Examined effects of stimulus motion (smooth vs. stepwise) and direction (left/right).

    Purpose:

    • To understand how the brain processes auditory motion and spatial changes.
    • To differentiate neural responses during active versus passive sound discrimination.
    • To identify specific EEG frequency bands affected by auditory motion and attention.

    Summary:

    • Significant EEG changes (3-30 Hz) observed during active sound discrimination.
    • Theta-power increased with stepwise motion and rightward displacement, especially in active listening.
    • Alpha-power decreased during active discrimination, with lower alpha showing greater increase for stepwise motion.
    • Beta-power suppression showed right-hemisphere dominance in active conditions, linked to attention and motor preparation.

    Impact:

    • Active auditory discrimination elicits more pronounced EEG spectral power changes than passive discrimination.
    • Findings highlight the role of attention and motor preparation in auditory processing.
    • Provides insights into neural mechanisms underlying spatial sound perception and attention.