gamma synchrony

the coordinated oscillations of cortical populations of neurons at frequencies from 25 to 60 Hz (gamma waves). This pattern of electrical activity, as recorded via intracranial electrodes or scalp electroencephalography, predominates during periods of focused mental activities. Growing evidence suggests that gamma synchrony may be a general mechanism for the integration of cognitive processes. Cross-frequency synchrony, including gamma synchrony, has been suggested as the neural correlate of consciousness. Gamma coherence is gamma synchrony with a brief phase lag.

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May 8th 2024

linear correlation

a measure of the degree of association between two variables that are assumed to have a linear relationship, that is, to be related in such a manner that their values form a straight line when plotted on a graph. It provides an index of the degree of constant change in the value of one variable (y) for each unit change in the value of another variable (x).