Auditory oddball paradigm

The auditory oddball paradigm is a research method where individuals listen to a series of sounds, most of which are the same (standard stimuli), with occasional different sounds (deviant stimuli). Researchers monitor brain responses to see how it detects and processes these unexpected or rare sounds. This approach helps understand how our brain identifies novelty and changes in our auditory environment, providing insights into sensory processing and attention mechanisms. It is commonly used in neuroscience to study conditions like schizophrenia and to explore normal cognitive functions related to perception.