International Journal of Behavioral Sciences

International Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Impact of Cognitive Readiness Training on Brain Wave Patterns in the Military Personnel

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
ahmad ali naji 1
isaac Rahimian Bogar 2
siavash Talepasand 3
1 PhD candidate in Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Health Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.
10.30491/ijbs.2024.416381.2026
Abstract
Introduction: Military operations have become more complex and require cognitive readiness to adapt to the conditions that match the individual's brain reactions. The research aims to investigate the impact of cognitive readiness training on brain wave patterns.
Method: The research was quasi-experimental with a control group and pretest-posttest design. The population included military officers that 38 members. Furthermore, Operational Strategic Management Simulation (OSMS) and the Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) was used. Moreover, a 40-session cognitive readiness course was provided for the experimental group, and an 11-session course was presented for the control group. Data were analyzed using the MANCOVA test.
Results: Cognitive readiness training reduces beta and delta waves in the frontal and central regions. This training increase in the alpha and theta waves in all of brain area (p<0.01). Also, sLORETA showed that the maximum change was observed in the alpha wave in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Conclusion: By promoting cognitive readiness, individuals can make better decisions, optimize performance, and minimize cognitive and emotional burdens. Implementing tools like QEEG assessments can provide insights into individual differences and abilities, aiding in task suitability evaluation.Embracing cognitive readiness can ultimately help reduce human errors, enhance independence, and improve performance in high-stress military environments.
Keywords
Cognitive readiness
Brain waves
Military

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International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Volume 17, Issue 4
Winter 2024
Pages 217-225