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Operant control of auditory brainstem potentials in man.

W W Finley, G Johnson

    The International Journal of Neuroscience
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This study shows operant conditioning can control brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) wave V. Reinforcing specific BAER components increased wave V amplitude, demonstrating control over early brainstem neural events.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Auditory Neuroscience
    • Neuroplasticity

    Background:

    • The brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) reflects neural activity in response to auditory stimuli.
    • Component V of the BAER is a key indicator of auditory pathway function.
    • Understanding the modifiability of early neural events is crucial for neuroscience.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential for operant conditioning of the brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) component V.
    • To determine if reinforcement can alter specific BAER components and their summation.
    • To explore the possibility of volitional control over early brainstem auditory processing.

    Main Methods:

    • Two studies were conducted utilizing operant conditioning principles.
    • Cumulative summation of the BAER wave V P8N11 component was reinforced.
    • Stimulus clicks at 20 dB HL were used as auditory stimuli.

    Main Results:

    • Reinforcement of the cumulative summation of the BAER wave V P8N11 component led to hastened summation.
    • A significant increase in wave V amplitude was observed.
    • The observed changes were not attributable to trivial mediation factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Operant conditioning can effectively modulate the brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) component V.
    • These findings suggest that early neural events in the human brainstem are subject to operant control.
    • This research opens avenues for understanding neural plasticity and potential therapeutic interventions.

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