Exploring the relationship between gamma-band activity and maths anxiety.

Previous research has outlined high anxiety in connection with gamma modulation, identifying that gamma-band activity (40-100 Hz) correlates with processing of threat perception, attention and anxiety. Maths anxiety research has also noted the involvement of these aspects, yet this has not been investigated from a neurophysiological standpoint. Electroencephalography (EEG) was used to research gamma-band activity in relation to maths anxiety over two studies.

Developmental differences in sensory decision making involved in deciding to try a novel fruit.

Objectives: This research compared sensory processing and personality traits involved in deciding to try a novel fruit (guava) in adults and children.

Design: The research employed an age, sex, and food neophobia matched between-participant design to examine sensory decision making in choosing to eat a novel fruit.

Methods: Forty-four adults (Study 1) and 68 children (Study 2) took part.

Food neophobia and 'picky/fussy' eating in children: a review.

Two factors have been shown to contribute to rejection or acceptance of fruits and vegetables: food neophobia and 'picky/fussy' eating. Food neophobia is generally regarded as the reluctance to eat, or the avoidance of, new foods. In contrast, 'picky/fussy' eaters are usually defined as children who consume an inadequate variety of foods through rejection of a substantial amount of foods that are familiar (as well as unfamiliar) to them.