Resting-State EEG
Record baseline brain activity during eyes-open and eyes-closed rest to assess neural oscillations.
Estimated duration: 5–10 minutes
About This Experiment
Resting-State EEG captures your brain's intrinsic electrical activity when you are not performing any specific task. By recording EEG during alternating eyes-open and eyes-closed intervals, researchers can characterize your baseline neural oscillations — including alpha, beta, theta, and delta rhythms. These patterns are linked to relaxation, alertness, cognitive readiness, and various neurological conditions, making resting-state EEG a foundational tool in brain research.
How It Works
- You sit comfortably while wearing an EEG headset.
- The recording alternates between eyes-open and eyes-closed intervals.
- Each interval typically lasts 1–2 minutes for a total of several minutes.
- Your brain's electrical activity is recorded continuously throughout.
Key Metrics
Alpha Power
Strength of 8–12 Hz oscillations, associated with relaxation and eyes-closed rest
Beta Power
Strength of 13–30 Hz oscillations, linked to active thinking and alertness
Theta Power
Strength of 4–7 Hz oscillations, related to drowsiness and memory processes
Alpha Asymmetry
Difference in alpha power between left and right hemispheres
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