In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iran Neuropsychology Association

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Introduction: Nowadays, the research results suggest that brainwaves change in different Psychological conditions. In this regard, this study aims to investigate the cognitive challenges on quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) pattern. Method: EEG was recorded from Cz in 26 right-handed individuals including 13 male and 13 female students. During two conditions: At rest condition Subjects looked at the white screen computer for one minute from a distance of 90 cm. Then, ‘React Traking soccer’ was run for one minute (cognitive challenges condition). Findings: The data analysis showed that the main effect of mental condition (from rest to cognitive challenge) was not significant (F=2/73, P

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