SAM 40: Dataset of 40 subject EEG recordings to monitor the induced-stress while performing Stroop color-word test, arithmetic task, and mirror image recognition task.
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SUBMITTER: Ghosh R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8749216 | biostudies-literature |
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