Neurofeedback in Psychological Practice.
By Masterpasqua, Frank; Healey, Kathryn N.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 2003 Dec Vol 34(6) 652-656
Abstract - from http://content.apa.org/journals/pro/34/6
Advances in technology occasionally allow for innovations in the practice of psychology. Neurofeedback is one such modality; in it, individuals learn to change patterns of brain waves through operant conditioning. Research shows that a number of neurological and psychological disorders can be characterized by distinctive EEG patterns and that neurofeedback may help clients to change those patterns.
The evidence regarding neurofeedback's efficacy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and other disorders is reviewed. Using control group designs, four different research teams have found neurofeedback to be effective for ADHD participants; research on outcomes for other disorders is at a much more preliminary stage. Practicing psychologists are encouraged to explore the potential of this alternative and distinctly psychological modality. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)