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theta rhythm

 

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Noun theta rhythm has 1 sense
  1. theta rhythm, theta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude
    --1 is a kind of brainwave, brain wave, cortical potential

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Theta Rhythm

Definition:

The Theta Rhythm is a type of brainwave pattern occurring in the frequency range of 4 to 7 hertz. It is closely associated with the theta state, a state of deep relaxation, creativity, and meditation, often experienced during light sleep or daydreaming.

Senses:

1. Neuroscience:

In neuroscience, theta rhythm refers to the oscillatory activity observed in the hippocampus and other regions of the brain during specific tasks or states of mind, such as memory formation, learning, and REM sleep.

Example Sentence:

The researchers observed a significant increase in theta rhythm when the participants were asked to recall their childhood memories.

2. Psychology:

In psychology, theta rhythm is a term used to describe the brainwave activity associated with altered states of consciousness, hypnosis, and the manifestation of creative ideas.

Example Sentence:

The artist entered a deep meditative state, her mind immersed in theta rhythm, allowing her to create a masterpiece.

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