beta rhythm

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  • noun

Synonyms for beta rhythm

the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert

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In the study by Ray and Cole (16) in 1985, it was reported that in cognitive functions such as mental arithmetic not requiring environmental attention, alpha activity increased, particularly in the parietal region, whereas in the tests with emotional content, beta activity increased, particularly in the temporal region.
Conversely, we can try and suppress beta activity in conditions like Parkinson's disease typified by slow movement," he added.
Kubitz and Mott (1996) found no change in either alpha or beta activity from pre-to post-exercise, but did observe reductions in alpha activity and increases in beta activity during exercise.
However, they did find differences in the beta range such that both groups showed equivalent power in the LH, but experts showed significantly less RH beta activity.
It also contains a Beta Activity Determination Chart to determine the activity of a known beta emitter from a measurement with the monitor.
The brain of the insomniac remains more activated, even during sleep: Beta activity, which is associated with wakefulness, is increased over normal levels, and activity in the anterior cingulate and medial orbital frontal cortex, associated with alertness and attention, is higher.
The finding of beta activity in the left frontal region, F7, also corresponds with a previous finding by Alexander of activity in this same area by another selected participant during a psi task.
Optional CRM integration connecting evaluation and beta activity to named users