--- title: Functional Analysis of MINIQ II positions, and Use with Live Zscores A Window to 4channel EEG Assessment and Training Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D. description: "[Functional Analysis of MINIQ II positions, and Use with Live Zscores A Window to 4channel EEG Assessment and Training Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D.pdf](https://brainmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Positions_and_brain_function_071127150540.pdf) *Disclaimer: The content below was generated with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by…" url: "https://brainmaster.com/kb-entry/functional-analysis-of-miniq-ii-positions-and-use-with-live-zscores-a-window-to-4channel-eeg-assessment-and-training-thomas-f-collura-ph-d/" updated: "2025-12-02" category: Research --- # Functional Analysis of MINIQ II positions, and Use with Live Zscores A Window to 4channel EEG Assessment and Training Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D. [Functional Analysis of MINIQ II positions, and Use with Live Zscores A Window to 4channel EEG Assessment and Training Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D.pdf](https://brainmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Positions_and_brain_function_071127150540.pdf) *Disclaimer: The content below was generated with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by BrainMaster Technologies, Inc. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.* ## **Introduction** The MINI-Q II system provides **8 standard 4-channel EEG positions** with an optional **9th (5a)** position. Each configuration offers a targeted “window” into specific brain functions by sampling functional networks across frontal, temporal, parietal, central, and occipital regions. The document outlines how each position maps to cognitive, sensory, motor, and integrative neural processes, enabling structured assessment and neurofeedback training using 4-channel EEG and **Live Z-Score** metrics. --- # **MINI-Q II Position Summaries** ## **Position 1 – Remembering & Planning (“Captain”)** **Sites:** Fz, Cz, T3, T4 Focuses on **motor planning (lower extremities)**, **sensorimotor integration**, and **logical/emotional memory formation**. Secondary functions: phonological processing, hearing, ambulation. (See page 3.) --- ## **Position 2 – Seeing & Planning (“Guide”)** **Sites:** F3, F4, O1, O2 Represents **motor planning of upper extremities** and **visual processing** across left/right visual fields. Secondary functions include pattern recognition and mood elevation. (See page 4.) --- ## **Position 3 – Doing & Expressing (“Actor”)** **Sites:** C3, C4, F7, F8 Targets **sensorimotor integration**, **verbal and emotional expression**, and **motor actions**. Secondary features: mood regulation, handwriting, and alerting/calming responses. (See page 5.) --- ## **Position 4 – Perceiving & Understanding (“Scholar”)** **Sites:** P3, P4, T5, T6 Provides insight into **perception**, **cognitive processing**, **spatial relations**, and **logical/emotional understanding**. Secondary: multimodal interactions, facial/word recognition. (See page 6.) --- ## **Position 5 – Attending & Perceiving (“Owl”)** **Sites:** Fp1, Fp2, Pz, Oz Emphasizes **logical and emotional attention**, **perception**, and **visual processing**. Secondary functions include decision-making, self-control, and route finding. (See page 7.) --- ## **Position 5a – Remembering & Perceiving (“Sage”)** **Sites:** T3, T4, Pz, Oz Highlights **memory formation (logical/emotional)**, **midline perception**, and **visual processing**. Secondary functions align with planning and task completion. (See page 8.) --- ## **Position 6 – Seeing & Acting (“Hero”)** **Sites:** O1, O2, C3, C4 Combines **visual sensory processing** with **sensorimotor integration of upper extremities**. Secondary: pattern recognition, handwriting, alerting/calming. (See page 9.) --- ## **Position 7 – Planning & Expressing (“Oracle”)** **Sites:** F7, F8, F3, F4 Concentrates on **verbal/emotional expression**, **motor planning**, and **fine motor actions**. Secondary: speech fluency, mood regulation. (See page 10.) --- ## **Position 8 – Understanding & Doing (“Adept”)** **Sites:** T5, T6, Fz, Cz Integrates **logical/emotional understanding**, **memory**, **lower-extremity motor planning**, and **sensorimotor integration**. Secondary: auditory processing, recognition skills, ambulation. (See page 11.) --- # **Coherence Insights Across Positions** Each MINI-Q II position includes a **coherence table** outlining the consequences of: ### ► **Hypocoherence** — Inefficient integration between functional regions — Reduced communication between paired modules ### ► **Hypercoherence** — Reduced flexibility — Over-synchronization limiting adaptive cognitive/motor behavior These patterns supply critical guidance for interpreting functional dynamics across memory, perception, motor planning, emotional processing, and sensory integration. (See pages 3–11.) --- # **Applications in EEG Assessment & Training** According to the introduction (page 1), MINI-Q II positions can be used to: ### **1. Perform structured 4-channel EEG assessments** Each position provides **4 channels and 6 interconnections**, enabling focused evaluation of functional subsystems. ### **2. Train with Live Z-Scores** With **248 available Z-score variables** (power, ratios, coherence, phase, asymmetry), clinicians can efficiently train: - individual sites - inter-site relationships - subsystem-specific functions --- # **Overall Interpretation** The MINI-Q II framework—supported by modular functional mappings—offers a **systematic, position-based method** for understanding and training brain subsystems using 4-channel EEG. Each position serves as a functional “window,” enabling clinicians to quickly identify and work with targeted neural processes. (See summary on page 2.)