Volition and the idle cortex: beta oscillatory activity preceding planned and spontaneous movement (original) (raw)

2007, Consciousness and cognition

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This study investigates the neural mechanisms underlying volition, particularly focusing on the differences in beta oscillatory activity preceding planned and spontaneous movements. By analyzing the readiness potential (RP) associated with both types of movements, the findings suggest that the presence of conscious representation is marked by distinct patterns of beta desynchronization and synchronization. In spontaneous movements, beta activity remains synchronized until 500 ms prior to movement, whereas planned movements show a different dynamic, indicating a separation in neural processing between conscious and unconscious intentions to move.

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