Investigating the Effect of Input Device on Memory Retrieval: Evidence from Theta and Alpha Band Oscillations

The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of input device on brain oscillations in Alpha and Theta frequency bands, and the effect of Alpha/Theta on memory retrieval in a recall task. Prior neuroscience research suggests that memory performance is associated with synchronization in Theta band and desynchronization in Alpha band. A between-subject experiment was designed and the electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded during memory retrieval. Preliminary analysis suggests a negative relationship between the Alpha/Theta frequencies and recognition rate during memory retrieval. The effect of input device on the Alpha/Theta frequencies is not significant, but post hoc analysis suggests that the relationship between the Alpha/Theta frequencies and recognition rate differs depending on the input device used