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P300

The brain's electrical response to something significant, novel, or expected in the information stream — an ERP component.

The P300 (or P3) is an event-related potential (ERP) — an electrical response of the brain that occurs about 300 milliseconds after the presentation of a significant, novel, or expected stimulus. It reflects the brain's detection and processing of meaningful information.

Key Properties

  • Latency — ~300 ms after stimulus
  • Amplitude — stronger when stimulus is more salient or surprising
  • Location — maximal over parietal cortex
  • Function — attention allocation, context updating, decision-making

In ONDA Life

Part 7 lists "P300 Amplitude Increase" as a progress biomarker — indicating how quickly and efficiently the brain recognizes a significant stimulus. Higher P300 amplitude suggests improved signal-to-noise optimization and cognitive clarity.

Scientific Basis

Built on: Polyvagal Theory (Porges); Psychoneuroimmunology (Ader & Cohen); neuroplasticity research.