Analysis of Impact of Task Difficulty on Sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR) in Talent Identification

Framcy T Mathew

Abstract: The objective of this research was to Analyze whether task difficulty influences sensory motor rhythm (SMR) readings, a brain activity pattern observed in the motor cortex. The study aimed to explore the potential of using SMR as a psychological capacity for talent identification. We hypothesized that SMR readings would vary with task difficulty, reflecting different levels of motor cortex activity. SMR was assessed using an EEG Biofeedback machine while participants engaged with tasks of varying difficulty on the Neuro - Tracker Device. Although there was no significant difference in Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Theta waves across difficulty levels, individual variations in brain wave patterns were observed, suggesting a scope for future research.

Keywords: SMR, Brain Activity, Biofeedback, Neuro - Tracker, task difficulty