According to the MindWatch algorithm, the music and coffee significantly altered the subjects’ brain arousal, essentially putting them in a physiological “state of mind” that controlled their performance on the working memory tasks they were completing. Could do.
Specifically, MindWatch found that stimulants led to increased “beta band” brain wave activity, a state associated with optimal cognitive function. The slight positive effect of perfume also points to the need for more research.
“The pandemic has impacted the mental well-being of many people around the world and now more than ever, there is a need to monitor the negative impact of everyday stressors on one’s cognitive function,” Faghih said.
“Right now MindWatch is still under development, but our ultimate goal is that it will contribute to technology that will allow any person to monitor their brain’s cognitive arousal in real time, detecting moments of intense stress or cognitive disruption. Can allow. Example.