Executive control enables us to compare stored and incoming information in mind, and has traditionally been attributed to the prefrontal cortex. Using scalp EEG, we reveal that individuals with more densely connected frontal midline theta networks are better than others at comparing information in mind. With additional intracranial EEG data, we linked spectral activities to medial frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions. Our results provide new evidence that executive control is not confined to focal prefrontal regions but is instead implemented through coordinated activity across local and large-scale systems. Check out the preprint!
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