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Article Title

EEG Neurofeedback: An effective treatment for ADHD

Authors

Jessica Null, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

In lieu of an abstract, below is the first paragraph of the paper.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most commonly treated with psychostimulant medications due to the ease of administration. However, a new treatment called EEG biofeedback is proving efficacious in the treatment for ADHD without the side effects of psychostimulants. Neurofeedback is a process in which people learn to self-regulate their brain waves (Masterpasqua 8c Healey, 2003). The ability to alter brain activity ultimately has the ability to change behaviors that are causing people distress. This alteration occurs by operant conditioning, that is, reinforcement and punishment.

First Page

33

Last Page

35

Recommended Citation

Null, Jessica. "EEG Neurofeedback: An effective treatment for ADHD." The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research 9 (2007): 33-35. Web. [date of access]. <https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/ur/vol9/iss1/9>.