M. Köster: The theta-rhythm in early brain development and learning

Abstract
The ~3-6Hz theta rhythm and theta-gamma coupling has been assigned a crucial role in learning processes, from the first years of life to adulthood. In this talk I will briefly summarize the current state of knowledge and present our recent work on the theta rhythm in early brain development. Most critically, across several studies we found that the theta rhythm is present from the first years of life and involved in the processing of novel and unexpected information.
I will discuss recent findings from our lab in light of the idea that the theta rhythm is an ontogenetically preserved learning mechanism, allowing developing humans to integrate novel information into their developing (semantic) models of the world around them, starting in the infant years.

Zoom Link:
https://tu-dresden.zoom-x.de/j/66162012277?pwd=YTom1rXTSBaauq0QCzmLvXo1sJpAKY.1
Meeting-ID: 661 6201 2277
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