Midfrontal Neural Oscillatory Dynamics Distinguish between General Control and Inhibition-Specific Processes in the Stopping of Motor Actions

By comparing action inhibition with other motor control adjustments via EEG we find evidence that midfrontal delta waves are selectively increased for inhibition, while midfrontal theta waves reflect general control demand. This represents novel evidence for inhibition-specific brain mechanisms that potentially support our ability to stop inappropriate action impulses.