Shared Patterns of Cognitive Control Behavior and Electrophysiological Markers in Adolescence

Thea Wiker*, Dag Alnæs, Mads L. Pedersen, Linn B. Norbom, Olga D. Boer, Rikka Kjelkenes, Irene Voldsbekk, Valerie Karl, Shervin H. Bukhari, Torgeir Moberget, Lars T. Westlye, René J. Huster, Christian K. Tamnes

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Abstract

Behavioral parameters obtained from cognitive control tasks have been linked to electrophysiological markers. Yet, most previous research has investigated only a few specific behavioral parameters at a time. An integrated approach with simultaneous consideration of multiple aspects of behavior may better elucidate the development and function of cognitive control. Here, we aimed to identify shared patterns between cognitive control behavior and electrophysiological markers using stop-signal task data and EEG recordings from an adolescent sample (n = 193, aged 11-25 years). We extracted behavioral variables covering various aspects of RT, accuracy, inhibition, and decision-making processes, as well as amplitude and latency of the ERPs N1, N2, and P3. To identify shared patterns between the two sets of variables, we employed a principal component analysis and a canonical correlation analysis. First, we replicated previously reported associations between various cognitive control behavioral parameters. Next, results from the canonical correlation analysis showed that overall good task performance was associated with fast and strong neural processing. Furthermore, the canonical correlation was affected by age, indicating that the association varies depending on age. The present study suggests that although distributional and computational methods can be applied to extract specific behavioral parameters, they might not capture specific patterns of cognitive control or electrophysiological brain activity in adolescents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)372-413
Number of pages42
JournalJournal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Volume37
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2025

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