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. 2022 Sep 9;12(9):2193. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12092193

Table 3.

Event-related potential studies.

Study Cognitive Domains EEG Indices Sample Size Correlations between EEG Indices and Cognitive Functions in Patients and High-Risk Subjects
P50
Cullum et al., 1993 [144] Verbal Learning and memory (CVLT); Vigilance (WAIS) P50 Ratio SCZ = 14
HCs = 15
(DSM-III)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; HCs = 29 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between P50 ratio and vigilance
Hamilton et al., 2018 [145] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) P50 Ratio SCZ = 39
HCs = 45
(SCID, DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 26 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between P50 ratio and working memory and speed of processing.
No significant correlations with the other cognitive domains analysed
Hseich et al., 2004 [146] Visual Memory and Visual Learning (WMS) P50 Ratio SCZ = 10
HCs = 10
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between P50 ratio and visual learning
Şahin D. et al., 2021 [147] Working memory, executive function, information processing speed, learning and attention (Cognitive Basis Assessment Test battery) P50 amplitude SCZ = 35
HCs = 35
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y;
HCs = 29 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between P50 amplitude and cognitive functions
Sánchez-Morla et al., 2013 [148] Speed of Processing (TMT; WAIS-R, Category Verbal Fluency Test); Verbal Working Memory (WMS); Attention (CPT); Verbal Learning and Memory (CVLT); Visual Memory (RCFT); Executive Functions (WCST, Stroop Test, TMT and COWA) P50 Ratio
P50 Difference
SCZ = 38
HCs = 32
(SCID, DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 44 y; HCs = 37 y
P50 Ratio
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between P50 ratio and any cognitive domains
P50 Difference
SCZ = HCs
No correlation between P50 difference and any cognitive domains
Smith et al., 2010 [149] Attention (TMT, CPT); Working Memory (WCST, WAIS); Verbal Memory (AVLT, WMS) P50 Ratio SCZ = 79
HCs = 73
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 43 y; HCs = 41 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between P50 ratio and attention and working memory performance. No correlation with long-delay memory
Toyomaki et al., 2015 [150] Executive Functions (WCST); Verbal Fluency (WFT); Sustained Attention and Motor
Speed (CPT); Visual-Motor Processing and Motor Speed (TMT); Verbal Learning and
Immediate and Recent Memory (AVLT); Selective Attention (Stroop Test)
P50 S1 Amplitude
P50 S2 Amplitude
P50 Ratio
SCZ = 41
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: 29 y
P50 S1 Amplitude
No significant correlations between S1 amplitude and cognitive domains
P50 S2 Amplitude
Negative correlation between P50 S2 amplitude and the performance during the task
P50 Ratio
Negative correlation between P50 ratio and executive functions.
No significant correlations with the other cognitive domains
Xia et al., 2020 [151] Attention, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) P50 S1 Amplitude
P50 S2 Amplitude
P50 Ratio
SCZ = 183
HCs = 116
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 46 y; HCs = 45 y
P50 S1 amplitude
SCZ < HCs
No correlation between the P50 S1 amplitude and any cognitive domains
P50 S2 amplitude
SCZ = HCs
No correlation between the P50 S2 amplitude and any cognitive domains
P50 ratio
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between the P50 ratio and any cognitive domains.
Xia et al., 2020 [152] Immediate Memory, Visuospatial/Constructional, Language, Attention, and Delayed Memory (RBANS) P50 S1 Amplitude
P50 S2 Amplitude
P50 Ratio
SCZ = 38
HCs = 32
(SCID, DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 34 y
P50 S1 amplitude
SCZ < HCs
No correlation between the P50 S1 amplitude and any cognitive domains
P50 S2 amplitude
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between the P50 S2 amplitude and any cognitive domains
P50 ratio
SC = HCs
No correlation between the P50 ratio and any cognitive domains
N100
Arjona-Valladares A. et al., 2021 [153] Working Memory (Test Performance); Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Executive Function, Verbal Memory, Motor Speed, Verbal Fluency, Speed of Processing and Problem Solving (BACS);
Executive Functions (WCST)
N100 amplitude SCZ = 250
HCs = 35
(DSM-V)
Mean age: SCZ = 38 y; HCs = 34 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N100 amplitude and cognitive performance during the task
Boutros et al., 2009 [154] Executive Functions (WCST) N100 Ratio SCZ = 40
HCs = 46
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 45 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N100 and executive functions
Brodeur et al., 2016 [155] Attention (RBANS) N100 amplitude SCZ = 16
HCs = 20
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 44 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and attention
Bruder et al., 1998 [156] Visuospatial Attention (dot enumeration task) N100 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 28
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and visuospatial attention
Bruder et al., 2001 [157] Verbal, Logical and Visual Memory (WMS) N100 amplitude SCZ = 40
HCs = 14
(MINI)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and memory
Catalano et al., 2021 [158] Social Attention (Behavioural Task) N100 amplitude SCZ = 36
HCs = 20
(DSM-V: SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 48 y; HCs = 51 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and the performance during the social attention task
Dias et al., 2011 [159] Attention/Vigilance (CPT); Working Memory (Task) N100 amplitude SCZ = 15
HCs = 27
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N100 amplitude and the performance during the working memory task
Green et al., 2017 [160] Episodic memory (Memory Task Performance) N100 amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 19
(MINI)
Mean age: 37 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and episodic memory
Hseich et al., 2004 [146] Visual Memory and Visual Learning (WMS) N100 Ratio SCZ = 10
HCs = 10
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 ratio and visual learning
Kim et al., 2003 [161] Visual Memory (RCFT); Verbal Fluency (COWA); Executive Functions (WCST and TMT); Verbal Memory and Learning (WAIS) N100 amplitude SCZ = 22
HCs = 21
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 30 y; HCs = 28 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and cognitive domains
Nagasawa et al., 1999 [162] Visual and Verbal Memory and Learning (WMS); Executive Functions (TMT) N100 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 30
DSM-III
Mean age: SCZ = 24 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and cognitive domains
Şahin D. et al., 2021 [147] Working memory, executive function, information processing speed, learning and attention (Cognitive Basis Assessment Test battery) N100 amplitude SCZ = 35
HCs = 35
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y;
HCs = 29 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and cognitive domains
Smith et al., 2010 [149] Attention (TMT, CPT), Working Memory (WCST, WAIS), Verbal Memory (AVLT, WMS). N100 Ratio SCZ = 79
HCs = 73
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 43 y; HCs = 41 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N100 ratio and attention and working memory.
No significant correlation between N100 ratio and long-delay memory
Sumich et al., 2008 [163] Verbal Memory (WMS-R and RAVLT), Executive Functions (WCST, Verbal fluency, Stroop Colour Word and TMT) N100 amplitude SCZ = 18
HCs = 18
(DSM-III)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 28 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N100 amplitude and verbal recall, immediate and delayed visual memory
Zhao et al., 2011 [164] Different phases of working memory, including early visual processing and late memory-related processes of encoding, maintenance, and retrieval (SMST paradigm) N100 amplitude SCZ = 67
HCs = 46
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N100 amplitude and working memory performance
P100
Brodeur et al., 2016 [155] Attention (RBANS) P100 amplitude SCZ = 16
HCs = 20
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 44 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P100 amplitude and attention
Bruder et al., 1998 [156] Visuospatial Attention (dot enumeration task) P100 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 28
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between P100 amplitude and visuospatial attention
Spironelli et al., 2019 [165] Verbal processing (phonological task) P100 amplitude SCZ = 18
HCs = 30
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 53 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between P100 amplitude and phonological processing
Zhao et al., 2011 [164] Different phases of working memory, including early visual processing and late memory-related processes of encoding, maintenance, and retrieval (SMST paradigm) P100 amplitude SCZ = 67
HCs = 46
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ = HCs (in encoding phase of the task); SCZ < HCs (in retrieval phase of the task)
No significant correlation between P100 amplitude and working memory performance
pMMN
Baldeweg et al., 2015 [166] Everyday memory (MMSE and RBMT);
Working Memory (WAIS-R); Executive Control and Semantic Retrieval Verbal Fluency (FAS Score from COWA Test), Pre-Morbid Verbal Intelligence (NART)
pMMN amplitude SCZ = 49
HCs = 49
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 38 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlations between pMMN amplitude and everyday memory and verbal fluency
Biagianti et al., 2017 [167] Cognitive composite score (MCCB) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 56
HCs = 105
SCID (DSM-IV)
Mean age = NA
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude at baseline and cognitive score after completion of a full cycle of cognitive training treatment
Brockhaus-Dumke et al., 2005 [168] Verbal Memory (AVLT); Verbal Executive Functions (Verbal fluency); Spatial Working Memory (DRT); Attention/Vigilance (CPT); Executive Functions (WCST); Verbal Intelligence (MWT) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 31
Prodromal subjects = 43
HCs = 33
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 26 y; prodromal subjects = 25 y; HCs = 24 y
SCZ = Prodromal subjects = HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Carrión et al., 2015 [169] Reading ability (GORT-4), CTOPP, and WRAT-3). Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) pMMN amplitude CHR = 17
HCs = 18
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 38 y
CHR > HCs
Negative correlation between pMMN amplitude and speed of processing and verbal learning
Csukly et al., 2013 [170] Emotion Recognition (FEEST) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 24
(DSM-V)
Mean age: SCZ = 34 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between pMMN amplitude and emotion recognition
Haigh et al., 2016 [171] Cognition Composite Score (MCCB); Global Cognition (BACS) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 27
HCs = 27
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 36 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between pMMN amplitude and working memory
Hochberger et al., 2019 [172] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 22
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 36 y
No significant correlation between changes in pMMN values (baseline and follow-up evaluations) and changes in cognitive skills after a full treatment cycle of cognitive training
Kantrowitz et al., 2015 [173] Auditory Emotion Recognition (emotional prosody task) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 43
HCs = 36
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: NA
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between pMMN amplitude and auditory emotion recognition
Kargel et al., 2014 [174] Premorbid verbal intelligence (MWT-B); Verbal Fluency (WFT); Visual Speed of Processing and motor implementation of visual information (TMT-A); Cognitive Switching Or Flexibility (TMT-B); (WAIS); Speed of Processing (the Digit Symbol Test); Verbal Working Memory (the Digit Span Test); Auditory Verbal Memory (WLMPR (immediate and delayed retrieval) pMMN latency SCZ = 40
HCs = 16
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 38 y
SCZ > HCs
Positive correlation between pMMN latency and verbal working memory
McCleery et al., 2019 [175] Cognitive Composite Score (MCCB) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 43
HCs = 30
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 49 y; HCs = 46 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Randau et al., 2019 [176] Working memory (BACS), Attention (IED) pMMN amplitude FEP = 56
HCs = 64
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 25 y
FEP = HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude and working memory or attention
Sehatpour et al., 2021 [177] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Neurocognitive Composite Domains Score (MCCB) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 42
CHR = 33
HCs = 28
(DSM-V)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; CHR = 22 y; HCs = 34 y
SCZ > HCs; CHR = HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Todd et al., 2014 [178] Premorbid Intelligence (WTAR); the Vocabulary and Matrix Reasoning subtests of WASI; Working Memory (LNS task and DS subtests from
WMS); Contextual Processing (CPT-AX).
pMMN amplitude SCZ = 33
HCs = 30
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 44 y; HCs = 41 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between pMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Xiong et al., 2019 [108] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) pMMN amplitude SCZ = 40
FES = 40
HC = 40
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean Age: SCZ = 29 y; FES = 26 y; HCs = 26 y
SCZ > HCs; FES = HCs
Positive correlation between pMMN amplitude and composite MCCB score in FES but not SCZ
dMMN
Baldeweg et al., 2004 [179] Everyday Memory (MMSE And RBMT);
Verbal Memory (WMS); Verbal Fluency (FAS Score from COWA Test); Pre-Morbid Verbal Intelligence
(NART)
dMMN amplitude SCZ = 42
HCs = 20
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between dMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Baldeweg et al., 2015 [166] Everyday memory (MMSE and RBMT);
Working Memory (WAIS-R); Executive Control and Semantic Retrieval Verbal Fluency (FAS Score from COWA Test); Pre-Morbid Verbal Intelligence (NART)
dMMN amplitude SCZ = 49
HCs = 49
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 38 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and everyday memory and verbal fluency
Best et al., 2020 [93] Neurocognitve composite score (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 70
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: 37 y
dMMN amplitude at baseline did not predict change in any of the cognitive or measures after completion of cognitive training sessions
Biagianti et al., 2017 [167] Cognitive composite score (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 56
HCs = 105
SCID (DSM-IV)
Mean age: NA
SCZ > HCs
Lower dMMN amplitude at baseline, predicted greater improvements of cognitive score after completion of a full cycle of cognitive training treatment.
Brockhaus-Dumke et al., 2005 [168] Verbal Memory (AVLT); Verbal Executive Functions (Verbal fluency); Spatial Working Memory (DRT); Attention/Vigilance (CPT); Executive Functions (WCST); Verbal Intelligence (MWT) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 31
Prodromal subjects = 43
HCs = 33
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 26 y; prodromal subjects = 25 y; HCs = 24 y
SCZ > prodromal subjects > HCs
No significant correlation between dMMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Carrión et al., 2015 [169] Reading ability (GORT-4, CTOPP, and WRAT-3), Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) dMMN amplitude CHR = 17
HCs = 18
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 38 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and speed of processing and verbal learning
Haigh et al., 2016 [171] Cognitive composite score (MCCB); Global Cognition (BACS) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 27
HCs = 27
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 36 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between dMMN amplitude and any cognitive domains
Hermens et al., 2010 [180] Premorbid Intelligence (WTAR); Speed of Processing (TMT-A); Executive Functions (TMT-B); Attention (MC Subtest of the WMS); Verbal Learning and Memory (RAVLT) dMMN amplitude FEP = 17
HCs = 17
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: FEP = 22 y; HCs = 23 y
FEP > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and attention. Positive correlation between dMMN amplitude and speed of processing
Higgins et al., 2021 [181] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Neurocognitive Composite Score (MCCB); Social Cognition (TASIT-II and MSCEIT of MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 42
(DSM-IV, SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 23 y; HCs = 24 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and social cognition at follow-up after 12 months
Higuchi et al., 2013 [182] Verbal Memory, Working Memory, Motor Function, Verbal Fluency, Attention and Processing Speed, Executive Function (BACS-J) dMMN amplitude ARMS = 17 (converters = 13, non-converters = 4)
FEP = 20
SCZ = 11
HCs = 20
(CAARMS; DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: ARMS = 19 y; FEP = 27 y; SCZ = 28 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ > HCs; ARMS = HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and verbal fluency
Hochberger et al., 2019 [96] Executive Functions, Working Memory, Episodic Memory, Complex Cognitive Processing, Speed of Processing, and Social Cognition (PENN CNB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 706
HCs = 605
(DSM-IV; SCID-II)
Mean age: SCZ = 46 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and executive functions (abstraction and flexibility), working memory, non-verbal memory and social cognition.
Hochberger et al., 2019 [172]
Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Neurocognitive Composite Score (MCCB) dMMN latency SCZ = 22
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age = 36 y
Changes in dMMN peak latency after one-hour training significantly predicted changes in verbal learning post full treatment
Jahshan et al., 2013 [183] Emotional affective prosody, Facial Emotion Identification Task (behavioural task) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 36
HCs = 18
(DSM-IV, SCID-II)
Mean age: SCZ = 48 y; HCs = 46 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and emotional affective prosody
Jahshan et al., 2019 [184] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 99
SCID (DSM-IV)
Mean age: 51 y
Negative Correlation between baseline MMN and cognitive composite score.
Negative Correlation between improvements in dMMN and improvements in Reasoning and Problem Solving domain after completion of cognitive training treatment
Kaser et al., 2013 [185] Attention, Executive functions, Memory, Social and Emotion Cognition (CANTAB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 20
HCs = 20
(MINI)
Mean age: SCZ = 34 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between MMN amplitude and cognitive domains
Kaur et al., 2011 [186] Speed of Processing (TMT); Attentional Switching (TMT); Attention (MC Subtest of the WMS); Verbal Learning and Memory (RAVLT). dMMN amplitude FEP = 18
HCs = 18
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 22 y; HCs = 23 y
FEP > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and attention, verbal learning and attentional switching
Kargel et al., 2014 [174] Premorbid verbal intelligence (MWT-B); Verbal Fluency (WFT); Visual Speed of Processing and motor implementation of visual information (TMT A); Cognitive Switching or Flexibility (TMT B); (WAIS), Speed of Processing (the Digit Symbol Test); Verbal Working Memory (the Digit Span Test); Auditory Verbal Memory (WLMPR (immediate and delayed retrieval) dMMN amplitude dMMN latency SCZ = 40
HCs = 16
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 38 y
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between dMMN amplitude and peak latency with cognitive domains
Kawakubo et al., 2006 [187] Verbal Learning (RAVLT) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 14
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: 28 y
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and verbal learning
Koshiysma D et al., 2021 [115] Verbal Learning (CVLT); Working Memory (LNS) dMMN amplitude SCZs = 695
HCs = 503
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 45 y
HC = 44 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and verbal learning and working memory
Lee et al. 2014 [188] Verbal Fluency (Verbal Fluency Test - Animal); Symbol Coding (Adapted from the BACS); Visual Attention (TMT); Executive Functions (TMT-B); Theory of Mind (Cartoon Test, False Beliefs, Physical Story and Tom Story) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 25
HCs = 29
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 36 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and visual attention
Lho et al., 2020 [189] Speed of processing (TMT) dMMN amplitude FEP = 25
HCs = 22
(SCID; DSM-IV)
Mean age: FEP = 26 y; HCs = 24 y
FEP > HCs
An increase in dMMN amplitude over a 1-year period (more blunted amplitude) in FEP correlated to worsening in speed of processing
Light et al., 2015 [190] Global Cognition (MMSE) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 877
HCs = 754
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and global cognitive score
McCleery et al., 2019 [175] Cognitive composite score (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 43
HCs = 30
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 49 y; HCs = 46 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between dMMN amplitude and cognitive composite score
Miyanishi et al., 2013 [191] Verbal Memory, Working Memory, Motor Function, Verbal Fluency, Attention and Processing Speed, Executive Function (BACS-J) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 20
HCs = 20
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 27 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and working memory
Qu et al., 2020 [90] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Social Cognition (MCCB) dMMN amplitude FEP = 20
HCs = 33
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: FEP = 22 y; HCs = 22 y
The machine learning model showed that one group of subjects that presented an increase in dMMN amplitude at 6-month follow visit had also better values on cognitive functions, as compared to baseline values. Conversely, the other group did not present an improvement in neither dMMN amplitude or cognitive functions
Randau et al., 2019 [176] Working memory (BACS); Attention (IED) dMMN amplitude FEP = 56
HCs = 64
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between dMMN amplitude and peak latency with working memory and attention
Rissling et al., 2013 [192] Attention/Vigilance (CPT-IP) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 20
HCs = 20
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 50 y; HCs = 48 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN mean amplitude and attention/vigilance
Rowland et al., 2016 [193] Verbal Working Memory (digital span task); Speed of Processing (digit Symbol Coding subtest of the WAIS) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 45
HCs = 53
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 38 y; HCs = 37 y
SCZ > HCs
Positive correlation between dMMN amplitude and verbal working memory
Sehatpour et al., 2021 [177] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Neurocognitive Composite Score (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 42
CHR = 33
HCs = 28
(DSM-V)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; CHR = 22; HCs = 34 y
SCZ > HCs; CHR = HCs
No significant correlation between dMMN amplitude and neurocognitive composite score in SCZ but not in CHR
Todd et al., 2014 [178] Premorbid Intelligence (WTAR); the Vocabulary and Matrix Reasoning subtests of WASI; Working Memory (LNS task and DS subtests from
WMS); Contextual Processing (CPT-AX)
dMMN amplitude SCZ = 33
Matched HC = 30
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 44 y; HCs = 41 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and contextual processing
Toyomaki et al., 2008 [194] Executive functions (WCST); Verbal Fluency (WFT); Attention and Motor Speed (CPT); Visual-Motor Processing and Speed of Processing (TMT); Response
Inhibition And Selective Attention (Stroop Test); Error (TMT)
dMMN amplitude
dMMN latency
SCZ = 23
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: 31 y
dMMN amplitude
Negative correlation between mean dMMN amplitude and executive functions, response inhibition and selective attention, visual-motor processing and speed of processing

dMMN latency
Negative correlation between dMMN latency and speed of processing
Wynn et al., 2010 [195] Social Perception (PONS), Social inferences (TASIT) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 33
HCs = 42
(DSM-IV, SCID-II)
Mean age: SCZ = 41 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between dMMN amplitude and social perception.
No correlation between dMMN amplitude and the capacity of making social inferences
Xiong et al., 2019 [108] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) dMMN amplitude SCZ = 40
FES = 40
HC = 40
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean Age SCZ = 29 y; FES = 26 y; HCs = 26 y
SCZ and FES > HCs
No significant correlation between dMMN amplitude and cognitive domains in FES and SCZ
Intensity and Location MMN deviants
Carrión et al., 2015 [169] Reading ability (GORT-4), CTOPP, and WRAT-3). Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) Intensity MMN CHR = 17
HCs = 18
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 39 y; HCs = 38 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlations between MMN intensity and speed of processing and verbal learning
Sehatpour et al., 2021 [177] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Neurocognitive Composite Score (MCCB) Location deviant MMN
Intensity deviant MMN
SCZ = 42
CHR = 33
HCs = 28
(DSM-V)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; CHR = 22 y; HCs = 34 y
Location deviant MMN
SCZ and CHR > HCs
Negative correlation between location deviant MMN and neurocognitive composite score, speed of processing, verbal learning, visual learning and working memory in SCZ, but not in CHR

Intensity deviant MMN
SCZ and CHR = HCs
Negative correlation between intensity MMN and neurocognitive composite score in SCZ but not in CHR
P200
Favre et al., 2020 [196] Executive function, Speed of Processing, Verbal and Visual Memory (Cogstate/DRM Paradigm) P200 amplitude SCZ = 25
HCs = 24
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 23 y; HCs = 22 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between P200 amplitude and cognitive domains
Green et al., 2017 [160] Episodic memory (Memory Task Performance) P200 amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 19
(MINI)
Mean age: 37 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between P200 amplitude and episodic memory
Morales-Muñoz et al., 2017 [197] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) P200 amplitude FEP = 38
HCs = 38
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: FEP = 27 y; HCs = 30 y
FEP < HCs
Negative correlation between P200 amplitude and speed of processing
Nagasawa et al., 1999 [162] Visual and Verbal Memory and Learning (WMS); Executive Functions (TMT) P200 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 30
(DSM-III)
Mean age: SCZ = 24 y; HC = 25 y
SCZ = HCs
Negative correlation between P200 amplitude and executive functions
Şahin D. et al., 2021 [147] Working memory, executive function, information processing speed, learning and attention (Cognitive Basis Assessment Test battery) P200 amplitude SCZ = 35
HCs = 35
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y;
HCs = 29 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between P200 amplitude and cognition
Zhao et al., 2011 [164] Different phases of working memory, including early visual processing and late memory-related processes of encoding, maintenance, and retrieval (SMST paradigm) P200 amplitude SCZ = 67
HCs = 46
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between P200 amplitude and working memory performance
N200
Bruder et al., 1998 [156] Visuospatial Attention (dot enumeration task) N200 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 28
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlations between N200 amplitude and visuospatial attention
Bruder et al., 2001 [157] Verbal, Logical and Visual Memory (WMS) N200 amplitude SCZ = 40
HCs = 14
(MINI)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HC = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N200 amplitude and logical memory
Coffman et al., 2016 [198] Attention, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning, Problem Solving and Social Cognition (MCCB) N200 amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 22
(SCID DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 36 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N200 amplitude cognitive domains.
Coffman et al., 2018 [199] Attention, working memory, speed of processing, verbal learning, visual learning, reasoning and problem solving (MCCB) N200 amplitude FES = 20
HCs = 24
SCID (DSM-IV)
Mean age: FES = 23 y; HCs = 25 y
FES = HCs
No significant correlation between N200 amplitude and cognitive domains
Dias et al., 2011 [159] Attention/Vigilance (CPT); Working Memory (Task) N200 amplitude SCZ = 15
HCs = 27
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 33 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N200 amplitude and the performance on working memory task
Kayser et al., 1999 [200] Verbal Memory (behavioural task) N200 amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 19
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between N200 amplitude and verbal memory
Klein S. D. et al., 2020 [201] Attention/Vigilance (CPT) N200 amplitude SCZ = 48
HCs = 68
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 46 y; HCs = 45 y
SCZ < HCs
Negative correlation between N200 amplitude and attention/vigilance
Sklar Alfredo et al., 2020 [202] Visual Attention (task performance); MCCB Total Score N200 amplitude FES = 32
HCs = 32
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: FES = 22 y; HC = 22 y
FES > HCs
No significant correlation between N200 amplitude and visual attention or MCCB total score
Vignapiano et al., 2018 [67] Attention, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) N200 amplitude SCZ = 22
HCs = 34
(MINI)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between N200 amplitude and cognitive domains
P300
Best et al., 2020 [93] Neurocognitive composite score (MCCB) P300 amplitude SCZ = 70
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: 37 y
Positive Correlation between P300 amplitude measured at baseline and improvements in neurocognitive composite score at follow-up, after completion of cognitive training sessions
Bruder et al., 1998 [156] Visuospatial Attention (dot enumeration task) P300 amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 28
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 36 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlations between P300 amplitude and visuospatial attention
Catalano et al., 2021 [158] Social Attention (Behavioural Task) P300 amplitude SCZ = 36
HCs = 20
(DSM-V: SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 48 y; HCs = 51 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between P300 amplitude and the performance during the social attention task
Clementz et al., 2008 [203] Attention (Visual task) P300 amplitude SCZ = 17
HCs = 17
SCID (DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 43 y; HCs = 41 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and the performance on the visual attention task
Ditcher et al., 2006 [204] Information, Picture Completion, and Digit Span subtests of the WAIS-R; Executive Functions (TMT-A and B, TOL-version A, CPT); Visuospatial Working Memory (WCST) P300 amplitude SCZ = 13
HCs = 12
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and working memory
Francisco et al., 2020 [205] Executive Functions (D-KEFS) P300 amplitude 22 q11.2 DS = 27
SCZ = 15
HCs(matched to 22 q11.2 DS) = 27
HCs (matched to SCZ) = 15
Mean age: 22 q11.2 DS and matched HCs = 22 y; SCZ and matched HCs = 43 y
SCZ and 22 q11.2 DS < HCs
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and executive functions in both sample groups.
Wang et al., 2017 [206] Phonological Processing (Tone Judgement Task), Working Memory (Digit Span Task) P300 amplitude SCZ = 47
HCs = 48
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and phonological processing and working memory
Zhao et al., 2011 [164] Different phases of working memory, including early visual processing and late memory-related processes of encoding, maintenance, and retrieval (SMST paradigm) P300 amplitude SCZ = 67
HCs = 46
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between P300 amplitude and working memory performance
Zhao et al., 2014 [207] Self-Referential Memory (Memory Task) P300 amplitude SCZ = 21
HCs = 22
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ = HCs
Negative correlation between P300 amplitude and self-referential memory
P3a
Andreasen et al., 2016 [208] Attention/Vigilance (CPT), Executive Functions (D-KEFS) P3a amplitude SCZ = 31
HCs = 47
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 27 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ = HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and attention
Hermens et al., 2010 [180] Premorbid Intelligence (WTAR); Speed of Processing (TMT-A); Executive Functions (TMT-B); Attention (MC Subtest of the WMS); Verbal Learning and Memory (RAVLT): immediate recall (sum of trials 1–5; RAVLT A1 to A5), interference (distracter trial; RAVLT B1), post-interference recall (trial 6; RAVLT A6) and 20 min delayed recall (trial 7; RAVLT A7) P3a amplitude FEP = 17
HCs = 17
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: FEP = 22 y; HCs = 23 y
FEP < HCs
Positive correlations between P3a amplitude and attention and verbal learning and memory
Higuchi et al., 2008 [209] Japanese Verbal Learning Test (JVLT); and Digit
Span from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Revised (WAIS)
P3a (topographical activity through LORETA analysis) SCZ = 16
HCs = 16
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 31 y
SCZ > HCs
Correlations between the increase in LORETA values of left superior temporal gyrus and verbal learning memory after treatment with olanzapine
Hochberger et al., 2019 [96] Executive Functions, Working Memory, Episodic Memory, Complex Cognitive Processing, Speed of Processing, and Social Cognition (PENN CNB) P3a amplitude SCZ = 706
HCs = 605
(DSM-IV; SCID-II)
Mean age: SCZ = 46 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and executive functions (abstraction and flexibility), working memory, non-verbal memory and social cognition
Hochberger et al., 2019 [172] Attention, working memory, speed of processing, verbal learning, visual learning, reasoning and problem solving (MCCB) P3a amplitude and peak latency SCZ = 22
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age = 36 y
Changes in P3a features (an amplitude increase and a latency decrease) upon completion of just one hour of cognitive training were significantly associated with improvements in verbal learning abilities after a full treatment cycle
Jahshan et al., 2013 [183] Emotional affective prosody, Facial Emotion Identification Task (behavioural task) P3a amplitude SCZ = 36
HCs = 18
(DSM-IV; SCID-II)
Mean age: SCZ = 48 y; HCs = 46 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and emotional affective prosody
Johnston et al., 2005 [210] Emotion recognition (facial emotion recognition task) P3a amplitude SCZ = 10
HCs = 15
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ = HCs
Positive correlation was between P3a amplitude and emotion recognition
Kaur et al., 2011 [186] Speed of Processing (TMT); Attentional Switching (TMT); Attention (MC Subtest of the WMS); Verbal Learning and Memory (RAVLT) P3a amplitude FEP = 18
HCs = 18
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 22 y; HCs = 23 y
FEP < HCs
No significant correlation between P3a amplitude and cognitive domains
Koshiysma D et al., 2021 [115] Verbal Learning (CVLT); Working Memory (LNS) P3a amplitude SCZs = 695
HCs = 503
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 45 y
HC = 44 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between P3a amplitude and verbal learning and working memory
Kruiper et al., 2019 [211] Working Memory, Attention, Executive Functions (CANTAB) P3a amplitude FES = 73
HCs = 93
(ICD-10; DSM-IV)
Mean age: FES = 25 y; HCs = 26 y
FES < HCs
No significant correlation between P3a amplitude and cognitive domains
Light et al., 2015 [190] Global Cognitive score (MMSE) P3a amplitude SCZ = 877
HCs = 754
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 42 y; HCs = 39 y
SCZ > HCs
No correlation between P3a amplitude and the global cognitive score
Morales-Muñoz et al., 2017 [197] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) P3a amplitude FEP = 38
HCs = 38
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: FEP = 27 y; HCs = 30 y
FEP < HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and attention/vigilance
Randau et al., 2019 [176] Working memory (BACS), Attention (IED) P3a amplitude and peak latencies FEP = 56
HC = 64
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ < HCs
No correlation between P3a amplitude and latency with working memory and attention
Rissling et al., 2013 [192] Attention/Vigilance (CPT-IP) P3a amplitude SCZ = 20
HCs = 20
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 50 y; HCs = 48 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between pP3a amplitude and attention/vigilance
Solís-Vivanco et al., 2021 [105] Attention/Vigilance, Speed of Processing, and Working Memory and Cognitive composite score (MCCB) P3a amplitude FEP = 15
HCs = 13
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: FEP = 26 y; HCs = 23 y
FEP < HCs
No significant correlations between P3a and MCCB scores
P3b
Andreasen et al., 2016 [208] Attention/Vigilance (CPT); Executive Functions (D-KEFS) P3b amplitude SCZ = 31
HCs = 47
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 27 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and executive functioning and attention.
Bruder et al., 2001 [157] Verbal, Logical and Visual Memory (WMS) P3b amplitude SCZ = 40
HCs = 14
MINI
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between P3b amplitude verbal memory
Chang et al., 2014 [212] Visual, Verbal and General Memory (WMS) P3b amplitude SCZ = 14
HCs = 14
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 26 y
SCZ = HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and visual and general memory
Ditcher et al., 2006 [204] Information, Picture Completion, and Digit Span subtests of the WAIS-R; Executive Functions (TMT-A and B, TOL-version A, CPT); Visuospatial Working Memory (WCST) P3b amplitude SCZ = 13
HCs = 12
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 28 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and working memory and executive functions
Ertekin et al., 2017 [213] Attention/Vigilance (CPT) P3b amplitude SCZ = 46
HCs = 29
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 25 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between P3b amplitude and attention
Galletly et al., 2007 [214] Working Memory (Auditory Target Detection Task) P3b amplitude SCZ = 25
HCs = 25
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and working memory
Heidrich and Strick, 1997 [215] Verbal intelligence (MWT); Attention (d2 Test) P3b amplitude SCZ = 13
(DSM-III)
Mean age: 31 y
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention
Higuchi et al., 2021 [216] Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Executive Function, Verbal Memory, Verbal Fluency, Speed of Processing (BACS) P3b amplitude
P3b latency
ARMS = 33
SCZ = 39
HCs = 28
(CAARMS; ICD-10)
Mean age: ARMS = 19 y; SCZ = 24 y; HCs = 22 y
P3b amplitude
SCZ < ARMS and HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention, executive functions and BACS total score.
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and BACS total score
P3b latency
SCZ > ARMS and HCs
Negative correlation between P300 latency and BACS total score
Johnston et al., 2005 [210] Facial emotion recognition task. P3b amplitude SCZ = 10
HCs = 15
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 30 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation was found between P3b amplitude and emotion recognition
Kayser et al., 1999 [200] Verbal Memory (task) P3b amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 19
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 33 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ = HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and verbal memory
Kim et al., 2003 [161] Visual Memory (RCFT); Verbal Fluency (COWA); Executive Functions (WCST and TMT); Verbal Memory and Learning (WAIS) P3b amplitude and latency SCZ = 22
HCs = 21
(SCID-DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 30 y; HCs = 28 y
SCZ < HCs (amplitude); SCZ = HCs (latency)
No significant correlation between P3b and cognitive domains
Kim et al., 2018 [217] Verbal Learning and (CVLT); Executive Functions (WCST And TMT); Attention (TMT) P3b amplitude and inter-trial
variability
SCZ = 45
GHR = 32
CHR = 32
HCs = 52
Mean age: SCZ = 26 y; GHR = 25 y; CHR = 21 y; HCs = 24
SCZ, GHR, and CHR < HCs
Positive correlation between amplitude and inter-trial stability of P3b and verbal learning
Klein S. D. et al., 2020 [201] Attention/Vigilance (CPT) P3b amplitude SCZ = 48
HCs = 68
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 46 y; HCs = 45 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention/vigilance
Kruiper et al., 2019 [211] Working Memory, Attention, Executive Functions (CANTAB) P3b amplitude FES = 73
HCs = 93
(ICD-10; DSM-IV)
Mean age: FES = 25 y; HCs = 26 y
FES < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention and working memory
Morales-Muñoz et al., 2017 [197] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving (MCCB) P3b amplitude FEP = 38
HCs = 38
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: FEP = 27 y; HCs = 30 y
FEP < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention/vigilance
Nagasawa et al., 1999 [162] Visual and Verbal Memory and Learning (WMS); Executive Functions (TMT) P3b amplitude SCZ = 28
HCs = 30
DSM-III
Mean age: SCZ = 24 y; HCs = 25 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and executive functions
Nieman et al., 2002 [218] Speed of Processing and Attention (Finger Taping, CPT, TMT, Stroop Test); Intelligence (Four subtests of WAIS); Working Memory (Subjective Ordering Task); Verbal and Visual Memory (Verbal Fluency, CVLT, RCFT) P3b amplitude SCZ = 45
(DSM IV)
HCs = 25
Mean age: SCZ = 21 y; HCs = 23 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention, verbal learning and memory retrieval
Schreiber et al., 1998 [219] WAIS; Attention (D2 test of attention) P3b amplitude HRA = 12
HCs = 12
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: HRA = 12 y; HCs = 12 y
HRA < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and attention
Shajahan et al. 1997 [220] Attention (WMS), verbal fluency test (WMS), Executive Functions (Stroop), Verbal Learning (CVLT) P3b amplitude SCZ = 19
HCs = 28
(DSM-IV)
Mean age: SCZ = 35 y; HCs = 31 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3b amplitude and verbal learning
Schall et al., 1998 [221] Attention (auditory discrimination task); Executive functions and attention (Stroop task and WCST); Problem solving (TOL); verbal
fluency (COWA)
P3b amplitude SCZ treated with clozapine = 15
(SCID; DSM-III)
Mean Age: 35 y
Higher baseline values of P3b amplitude were correlated to greater improvements in problem solving and executive functioning assessed at follow-up visit, post-initiation of clozapine treatment.
Increases in P3b amplitude (pre-post treatment) were correlated to improvements in an auditory attentive task.
Sumich et al., 2008 [163] Verbal Memory (WMS-R and RAVLT); Executive Functions (WCST, Verbal fluency, Stroop Colour Word and TMT) P3b amplitude and latency SCZ = 18
HCs = 18
(DSM-III)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 28 y
SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P3a amplitude and executive functions, delayed visual memory
N400
Boudewyn et al., 2017 [222] Vocabulary (NDVT); Working Memory (Listening Span); Attention/Vigilance (CPT) N400 amplitude SCZ = 26
HCs = 23
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 23 y; HCs = 22 y
Altered N400 sensitivity to context in SCZ compared to HCs.
Negative correlation between N400 amplitude and vocabulary task
Favre et al., 2020 [196] Executive function, Speed of Processing, Verbal and Visual Memory (Cogstate/DRM
Paradigm)
N400 amplitude SCZ = 25
HCs = 24
(ICD-10)
Mean age: SCZ = 23 y; HCs = 22 y
SCZ < HCs
No significant correlation between N400 amplitude and cognitive domains
Green et al., 2017 [160] Episodic memory (Memory Task
Performance)
N400 amplitude SCZ = 24
HCs = 19
(MINI)
Mean age: 37 y
SCZ > HCs
No significant correlation between N400 amplitude and episodic memory
Jackson et al., 2014 [223] Verbal Learning and Verbal Memory (CVLT) N400 amplitude SCZ = 41
PSY = 48
HCs = 35
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 45; PSY = 43; HCs = 39
SCZ and OP > HCs
Negative correlation between N400 amplitude and verbal learning and memory
Lepock et al., 2021 [224] Attention/Vigilance, Working Memory, Speed of Processing, Verbal Learning, Visual Learning, Reasoning and Problem Solving; neurocognitive composite score (MCCB) N400 amplitude CHR = 35
(SIPS)
Mean age: 21 y
Negative correlation between N400 amplitude and neurocognitive composite score
ERN and Pe
Alain et al., 2002 [225] Attention and Cognitive Control (Stroop Task) ERN amplitude SCZ = 12
HCs = 12
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: SCZ = 31 y; HCs = 32 y
SCZ = HCs
No significant correlation between ERN amplitude and attention and cognitive control
Chan et al., 2015 [226] Error awareness (Accuracy scores subjectively assigned during a Flanker task) ERN amplitude
Pe amplitude
PSY = 14
HCs = 12
(DSM-IV: SCID-I)
Mean age: SCZ = 37 y; HCs = 37 y
ERN amplitude
PSY > HCs
No correlation between ERN amplitude and error awareness
Pe amplitude
PSY < HCs
Positive correlation between Pe amplitude and self-awareness of mistakes
Foti et al., 2020 [227] Executive functions (TMT, Stroop, LNS); Attention/Speed of Processing (TMT); General cognitive abilities (WAIS) ERN amplitude
Pe amplitude
PSY = 181 (93 with SCZ)
HCs = 242
(DSM-IV; SCID)
Mean age: PSY = 48 y; HCs = 51 y
ERN amplitude
PSY > HCs
Negative correlation between ERN amplitude and executive functions, attention and general cognitive ability
Pe amplitude
PSY < HCs
Positive correlation between ERN amplitude and executive functions and attention
Francisco et al., 2020 [205] Executive Functions (D-KEFS) ERN amplitude
Pe amplitude
22q11.2 DS = 27
SCZ = 15
HCs (matched to 22q11.2 DS) = 27
HCs (matched to SCZ) = 15
Mean age: 22q11.2 DS and matched HCs = 22 y; SCZ and matched HCs = 43 y
ERN amplitude
22q11.2 DS and SCZ > HCs
Negative correlation between ERN amplitude and executive functions
Pe amplitude
22q11.2 DS and SCZ < HCs
Positive correlation between P300 amplitude and executive functions

The column “EEG-Indices” reports the EEG index considered in that study, while in the last column, differences between patients and controls, as well as correlations with cognition for that measure are reported. Participants diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2DS); Auditory Consonant Trigram Test (ACT); German version of the Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT); Japanese version of the Brief assessment of cognitive function of schizophrenia (BACS-J); Comprehensive Assessment of at-risk Mental States (CAARMS); the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB); Category Fluency (CFT); subjects at clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR); Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWA); Continuous Performance Test (CPT); Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP); the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT); Clozapine Group (CLZ); The Free Inquiry section of the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS); Deese–Roediger–McDermott (DRM); Delayed response task (DRT); Digit Span Backward Test (DS-BT); Digit Span Forward Test (DS-FT); Emotional Faces Recognition (ERT) tests; subjects with first-episode schizophrenia (FES); Facial Expressions of Emotion-Stimuli and Test (FEEST); Figural Memory Test (FMT); the Finger-Tapping Test (FTT); subjects at genetic-high-risk for psychosis (GHR); Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT-4); healthy controls (HCs); High-risk adolescents (HRA); Japanese Verbal Learning Test (JVLT); International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Probles (ICD-10); Intra/Extra Dimensional Set Shift (IED); Identical Pairs version (IP); the Luria–Nebraska neuropsychological battery (LNNB); Letter-Number Span Test (LNS); the Mehrfachwahl-Woertschatz Test (MWT); Mental Control (MC); Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB); Multiple Choice Vocabulary Test (MWT); Mini International Neuropsychiatric Inventory (MINI) assessment; Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE); pitch mismatch-negativity (pMMN); duration P3 (dP3); double (pitch and duration) mismatch-negativity (dblMMN); the Multiple Word Recognition Test (MWT-B); National Adult Reading Test (NART); the Nelson-Denny vocabulary test (NDVT); One Touch Stockings of Cambridge (OTS); Paired Associates Learning (PAL); PENN Neurocognitive Battery (PENN CNB); Profile of Nonverbal Sensitivity (PONS); individuals with a history of psychosis or psychotic disorder (PSY); the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT); Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS); Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT); The Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (RCFT); Rapid Visual Processing (RVP); Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID); Subjects with schizophrenia (SCZ); Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS); Sustained potential (SP); Spatial Working Memory (SWM); treatment as usual (TAT); targeted cognitive training (TCT); Japanese Verbal Learning Test (JVLT); the Trail-Making Test (TMT); Tower of London (TOL); Patients maintained on typical neuroleptics (TYP); The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS); Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI); the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST); he Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V); the Wechsler Logical Memory (Prose Recall) Test (WLMPR); Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS); Word Fluency Test (WFT); Wide Range Achievement Test-3 (WRAT-3); Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR).