Edward M. Bernat

Delta and Theta Activity Provide Shared and Unique Sensitivity to Alcohol and Cocaine Use Disorder

This study uses time-frequency analyses to compare P300 amplitude reduction in individuals with AUD, cocaine use disorder, and comorbid use, revealing shared and unique patterns in delta and theta activity.

Posttraumatic reexperiencing and alcohol use: mediofrontal theta as a neural mechanism for negative reinforcement

This study investigates the neural mechanisms linking PTSD symptoms and heavy alcohol use in veterans, finding altered mediofrontal theta responses associated with negative reinforcement.

Adolescent Cognitive Control, Theta Oscillations, and Social Motivation

This study examines theta oscillations in adolescents during a cognitive task, finding distinct pre- and post-response dynamics and how social motivation affects error monitoring.