BCIA Neurofeedback and Treatment Protocols Quiz

1. The Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction incorporates _____ alpha-theta neurofeedback sessions across 28 days.

The Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction incorporates 30 alpha-theta neurofeedback sessions across 28 days.

20 alpha-theta neurofeedback sessions

50 alpha-theta neurofeedback sessions

40 alpha-theta neurofeedback sessions

The correct number of sessions according to the Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction is 30 sessions, not 20, 40, or 50.

Explanation

The correct number of sessions according to the Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction is 30 sessions, not 20, 40, or 50.

2. When training patients with ADD/ADHD over the age of 14 who show high alpha power and deficient alpha blocking, Lubar attempts to decrease ______ activity and increase ______ activity.

Decrease 12-15 Hz activity and increase 25-30 Hz activity

Decrease 10-14 Hz activity and increase 20-25 Hz activity

Decrease 4-7 Hz activity and increase 12-16 Hz activity

In the context of patients with ADD/ADHD over the age of 14 showing high alpha power and deficient alpha blocking, the correct approach involves decreasing the 6-10 Hz activity and increasing the 16-22 Hz activity to improve symptoms and cognitive function.

Explanation

In the context of patients with ADD/ADHD over the age of 14 showing high alpha power and deficient alpha blocking, the correct approach involves decreasing the 6-10 Hz activity and increasing the 16-22 Hz activity to improve symptoms and cognitive function.

3. Ayers's protocol for treating coma with neurofeedback involves _____

Boosting 15-18 Hz activity and then replacing it with 10-12 Hz activity

Encouraging 4-7 Hz activity and reinforcing it with 1-3 Hz activity

Ignoring 4-7 Hz activity and focusing on visual stimulation

Ayers's protocol for treating coma with neurofeedback involves inhibiting the 4-7 Hz activity and replacing it with 15-18 Hz activity, aiming to enhance brain function.

Explanation

Ayers's protocol for treating coma with neurofeedback involves inhibiting the 4-7 Hz activity and replacing it with 15-18 Hz activity, aiming to enhance brain function.

4. Case studies published in refereed journals have supported the efficacy of alpha-theta neurotherapy in treating which condition?

Case studies published in refereed journals have supported the efficacy of alpha-theta neurotherapy in treating bulimia nervosa.

ADHD

Depression

Insomnia

The correct answer is bulimia nervosa. While alpha-theta neurotherapy has shown effectiveness in treating bulimia nervosa, there is less evidence supporting its efficacy in treating depression, ADHD, and insomnia.

Explanation

The correct answer is bulimia nervosa. While alpha-theta neurotherapy has shown effectiveness in treating bulimia nervosa, there is less evidence supporting its efficacy in treating depression, ADHD, and insomnia.

5. Lubar's placement of electrodes for treating ADD/ADHD is based on where (the) _______..

Lubar's placement of electrodes for treating ADD/ADHD is based on where the delta-theta ratio is the lowest.

Lubar's placement of electrodes for treating ADD/ADHD is based on where the beta-gamma ratio is the highest.

Lubar's placement of electrodes for treating ADD/ADHD is based on where the alpha-gamma ratio is the highest.

Lubar's placement of electrodes for treating ADD/ADHD is based on where the theta-beta ratio is the highest.

Lubar's approach focuses on the ratio between theta and beta brain waves, which is known to be associated with ADD/ADHD. This ratio helps determine the placement of electrodes for treatment.

Explanation

Lubar's approach focuses on the ratio between theta and beta brain waves, which is known to be associated with ADD/ADHD. This ratio helps determine the placement of electrodes for treatment.

6. When training children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar attempts to decrease ______ activity and increase ______ activity.

When training children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar attempts to decrease 0-4 Hz activity and increase 10-14 Hz activity.

When training children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar attempts to decrease 10-14 Hz activity and increase 18-22 Hz activity.

When training children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar attempts to decrease 4-8 Hz activity and increase 16-20 Hz activity.

When training children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar attempts to decrease 6-10 Hz activity and increase 12-16 Hz activity.

In the training of children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar focuses on decreasing 4-8 Hz activity (theta waves) associated with inattentiveness and impulsivity, as well as increasing 16-20 Hz activity (beta waves) linked to attention and focus.

Explanation

In the training of children with ADD/ADHD, Lubar focuses on decreasing 4-8 Hz activity (theta waves) associated with inattentiveness and impulsivity, as well as increasing 16-20 Hz activity (beta waves) linked to attention and focus.

7. Where does Lubar usually place electrodes when treating children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD?

Lubar usually places electrodes at F3 or F4 when treating children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Lubar usually places electrodes at T7 or T8 when treating children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Lubar usually places electrodes at CPz or FCz when treating children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Lubar usually places electrodes at O1 or O2 when treating children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Electrode placement is crucial in neurofeedback therapy. By targeting specific areas like CPz or FCz, Lubar aims to improve brain function in children with ADD/ADHD.

Explanation

Electrode placement is crucial in neurofeedback therapy. By targeting specific areas like CPz or FCz, Lubar aims to improve brain function in children with ADD/ADHD.

8. Which is NOT a component of the Peniston and Kulkosky addictive disorder protocol?

The Peniston and Kulkosky addictive disorder protocol does not include Progressive Relaxation exercises.

Real-time EEG biofeedback

Hypnosis

Biofeedback training

The Peniston and Kulkosky addictive disorder protocol includes Biofeedback training, Hypnosis, and Real-time EEG biofeedback but not Progressive Relaxation exercises.

Explanation

The Peniston and Kulkosky addictive disorder protocol includes Biofeedback training, Hypnosis, and Real-time EEG biofeedback but not Progressive Relaxation exercises.

9. What is the first training component in the Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction?

Physical exercise routines

Meditation techniques

Psychoanalytic therapy

Visualization training exercises are the first component in the Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction

The Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction starts with visualization training exercises, not meditation techniques, physical exercise routines, or psychoanalytic therapy.

Explanation

The Peniston and Kulkosky protocol for treating addiction starts with visualization training exercises, not meditation techniques, physical exercise routines, or psychoanalytic therapy.

10. Which of these is the most severe seizure disorder?

Complex partial seizures

Absence seizures

Status epilepticus is the most severe seizure disorder since it can result in death.

Simple partial seizures

Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or consecutive seizures without full recovery of consciousness in between. It is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening if not promptly treated.

Explanation

Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or consecutive seizures without full recovery of consciousness in between. It is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening if not promptly treated.

11. Patients in a twilight learning procedure are exposed to an instructional program when a criterion level of ______ activity is reached.

Delta

Beta

Alpha

In a twilight learning procedure, patients are exposed to an instructional program when a criterion level of theta activity is reached. Theta activity is associated with the subconscious learning and memory processes.

Explanation

In a twilight learning procedure, patients are exposed to an instructional program when a criterion level of theta activity is reached. Theta activity is associated with the subconscious learning and memory processes.

12. Ayers treated 32 level 2 coma patients, who were comatose for more than 2 months, noninvasively with neurofeedback. How many of these patients emerged from their comas after 1-6 treatments?

Eight of Ayers's 32 patients emerged from their comas after 1-6 neurofeedback treatments.

Thirty of Ayers's 32 patients emerged from their comas after 1-6 neurofeedback treatments.

Fifteen of Ayers's 32 patients emerged from their comas after 1-6 neurofeedback treatments.

Twenty-five of Ayers's 32 patients emerged from their comas after 1-6 neurofeedback treatments.

The correct answer is twenty-five patients, as stated in the question. The incorrect answers provide different numbers that do not match the information provided. It is vital to pay attention to the specific details given in the question to arrive at the correct answer.

Explanation

The correct answer is twenty-five patients, as stated in the question. The incorrect answers provide different numbers that do not match the information provided. It is vital to pay attention to the specific details given in the question to arrive at the correct answer.

13. What caution does Lubar offer to families considering ADD/ADHD protocol for their children?

Lubar recommends immediate discontinuation of medication without any follow-up

Lubar suggests that no treatment is necessary for ADD/ADHD in children

Lubar advises families to solely rely on medication without incorporating any learning exercises

Lubar emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that includes medication, learning exercises, and long-term follow-up in treating ADD/ADHD in children.

Explanation

Lubar emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that includes medication, learning exercises, and long-term follow-up in treating ADD/ADHD in children.

14. Lubar's ADD/ADHD protocol for children requires an average of how many sessions?

75 sessions

20 sessions

50 sessions

Lubar's ADD/ADHD protocol for children requires an average of 35 sessions.

Lubar's ADD/ADHD protocol for children usually involves a comprehensive treatment plan that requires an average of 35 sessions for optimal results.

Explanation

Lubar's ADD/ADHD protocol for children usually involves a comprehensive treatment plan that requires an average of 35 sessions for optimal results.

15. What does Ayers and colleagues' neurofeedback protocol for open head trauma train patients to do?

Completely eliminate 4-7 Hz activity and only focus on 15-18 Hz activity

Maintain consistent 4-7 Hz activity and not alter 15-18 Hz activity

Increase 4-7 Hz activity and decrease 15-18 Hz activity

Ayers and colleagues' neurofeedback protocol for open head trauma focuses on training patients to progressively decrease 4-7 Hz activity and increase 15-18 Hz activity to improve outcomes.

Explanation

Ayers and colleagues' neurofeedback protocol for open head trauma focuses on training patients to progressively decrease 4-7 Hz activity and increase 15-18 Hz activity to improve outcomes.

16. At which location do Ayers and colleagues start neurofeedback for open head trauma?

Ayers and colleagues start neurofeedback for open head trauma at the somatosensory cortex.

Hippocampus

Occipital lobe

Prefrontal cortex

Ayers and colleagues start neurofeedback for open head trauma at the somatosensory cortex because it is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and proprioception. This area is crucial for rehabilitation in cases of open head trauma.

Explanation

Ayers and colleagues start neurofeedback for open head trauma at the somatosensory cortex because it is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and proprioception. This area is crucial for rehabilitation in cases of open head trauma.

17. The rationale for alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for mood disorders is that _______

The rationale for alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for mood disorders is that the left frontal area mediates approach behavior.

The right frontal area mediates approach behavior

Alpha asymmetry is not related to mood disorders

Alpha asymmetry neurofeedback is not effective for mood disorders

Alpha asymmetry neurofeedback aims to rebalance the left frontal area, which is associated with approach behavior, to improve mood disorders.

Explanation

Alpha asymmetry neurofeedback aims to rebalance the left frontal area, which is associated with approach behavior, to improve mood disorders.

18. Clinical depression is associated with which of the following?

Increased serotonin levels in the brain

Iron deficiency anemia

High levels of dopamine

Clinical depression is associated with left frontal hypoactivity.

Clinical depression is commonly associated with left frontal hypoactivity, which refers to decreased brain activity in the left frontal lobe. This imbalance is believed to contribute to the symptoms of depression. Increased serotonin levels, high levels of dopamine, and iron deficiency anemia are not directly linked to clinical depression.

Explanation

Clinical depression is commonly associated with left frontal hypoactivity, which refers to decreased brain activity in the left frontal lobe. This imbalance is believed to contribute to the symptoms of depression. Increased serotonin levels, high levels of dopamine, and iron deficiency anemia are not directly linked to clinical depression.

19. The goal of alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for depression reported by Baehr and colleagues is to ______ the difference between ______ frontal alpha amplitude with respect to total left and right frontal alpha amplitude.

Enhance; total

Maintain; right-left

Decrease; left-right

The goal of alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for depression is to increase the difference in alpha amplitude between the right and left frontal lobes, not decrease, maintain, or enhance in the opposite direction.

Explanation

The goal of alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for depression is to increase the difference in alpha amplitude between the right and left frontal lobes, not decrease, maintain, or enhance in the opposite direction.

20. Experimental patients who received Peniston and Kulkosky's alpha-theta protocol for alcoholism and control patients were assessed over a 24-month follow-up period. Across this period, ____ of the 10 experimental and ____ of the 10 controls maintained abstinence.

Across the follow-up period, 7 of the 10 experimental subjects and 2 of the 10 controls maintained abstinence.

Across the follow-up period, 10 of the 10 experimental subjects and 4 of the 10 controls maintained abstinence.

Across the follow-up period, 5 of the 10 experimental subjects and 3 of the 10 controls maintained abstinence.

Across the follow-up period, 8 of the 10 experimental subjects and 0 of the 10 controls maintained abstinence.

The correct answer states that 8 out of the 10 experimental patients maintained abstinence over the 24-month follow-up period, while none of the control patients achieved abstinence during the same period.

Explanation

The correct answer states that 8 out of the 10 experimental patients maintained abstinence over the 24-month follow-up period, while none of the control patients achieved abstinence during the same period.