Past Research
Using an integrated framework of cognitive control and a transdiagnostic dimensional approach to understand psychopathology: A pilot study
(Recruitment Completed)
This project aims to investigate the relationship among different cognitive control processes and psychopathological symptoms. The participants of the study are individuals aged 18-29, who have no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders, are not on psychiatric medication, and possess normal vision.
Temporal dynamics of resolving multiple concurrent conflicts: A pilot developmental ERP study
(Recruitment Completed)
In daily life, we often encounter situations where we need to process various conflicting pieces of information simultaneously. Dr. Yang's research aims to use electroencephalography (EEG) to explore the brain's operational mechanisms and developmental differences when processing multiple concurrent conflicting pieces of information. The research results will help develop strategies and identify the optimal timing for intervention when multiple conflicting pieces of information are present, in order to help students improve their learning efficiency and inhibitory abilities. The research participants were right-handed individuals aged 8-17 with no history of brain or mental illness, no psychiatric medication use, and normal vision.
Theta neurofeedback training for executive function in children and adolescents
(Recruitment Completed)
Numerous studies have indicated that executive function is significantly related to social skills, emotional management, academic performance, and health. Dr. Yeung aims to explore whether children and adolescents can enhance their executive function by learning to self-regulate their brain waves. This study examines the effects of 8-session frontal midline theta EEG neurofeedback training on executive function in children and adolescents.
Developing an EEG-fNIRS neurofeedback application for brain training for autistic children
(Recruitment Completed)
This pilot study utilizes the EEG-fNIRS neurofeedback application developed by Dr. Yang and his team to understand the effectiveness of training in improving brain function in children with autism. The aim is to help these children learn to self-regulate their brain function to improve their cognitive function and behavior. We hope this training will significantly improve their cognitive function, emotion regulation, and social skills. The study participants were children aged 8-12 who had been diagnosed with autism or Asperger's syndrome, were not intellectually disabled, were right-handed, and had normal vision.
Understanding the role of the frontoparietal network in the development of executive function in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
(Recruitment closed)
Research indicates that executive function is closely related to children and adolescents' future social skills, emotional management, academic performance, and health. Dr. Yang hopes that this study will explore the brain development of executive function in children with autism and those with normal development, and that the research findings can help parents understand their children's daily behavior and develop effective methods to improve their executive abilities. This study included children and adolescents aged 8-17 who were developmentally normal or had been diagnosed with autism or Asperger's syndrome, were not intellectually disabled, were right-handed, and had normal vision.
_edited.jpg)