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Exploring Aesthetic Perception in Impaired Aging: A Multimodal Brain-Computer Interface Study.

Livio Clemente¹, Marianna La Rocca^2,3, Giulia Paparella¹

¹Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN) Department, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.

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Summary

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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) reveal differences in aesthetic perception between healthy adults and those with impaired aging (AI). AI subjects showed altered neurophysiological responses, suggesting potential for BCI-guided cognitive rehabilitation.

Keywords:

BCI EEG aesthetic fNIRS impaired aging

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer insights into neural mechanisms of cognitive processes like aesthetic perception.
Non-invasive BCIs (EEG, fNIRS) are vital for studying central nervous system activity and responses to aesthetic stimuli in individuals with cognitive deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess neurophysiological responses to aesthetic stimuli in individuals with impaired aging (AI) compared to controls.
To investigate the utility of multimodal BCIs in understanding aesthetic appreciation in cognitive disorders.

Main Methods:

Twenty participants were divided into control and AI groups based on Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores.
Electroencephalography (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) measured brain activity during exposure to aesthetic stimuli varying in pleasantness and dynamism.

Main Results:

Significant differences in P300 amplitude and late positive potential (LPP) were observed between groups, with controls exhibiting greater reactivity.
Individuals with AI demonstrated increased oxyhemoglobin in response to pleasurable stimuli, indicating potential hemodynamic compensation.

Conclusions:

Multimodal BCIs effectively identify neural underpinnings of aesthetic appreciation and impaired aging.
This research provides a foundation for cognitive rehabilitation strategies targeting aesthetic perception in cognitive disorders.