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T L Wall1, M A Schuckit, D Mungas

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, San Diego Veterans Administration Hospital, CA.

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|September 1, 1990
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High amplitude fast frequency electroencephalogram (EEG) alpha activity was linked to higher scores on the Histrionic-Gregarious scale of the Millon Clinical Personality Inventory (MCMI). This suggests a connection between specific EEG patterns and personality traits.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Personality Research

Background:

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG) spectral power in the fast alpha range (9-12 Hz) has been investigated for potential links to personality traits.
  • Previous studies suggest a positive relationship between EEG alpha activity and extroverted personality characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare EEG spectral power in the fast alpha range with scores from the Millon Clinical Personality Inventory (MCMI).
  • To investigate potential associations between EEG alpha activity and personality traits in individuals with and without a family history of alcoholism.

Main Methods:

  • EEG spectral power in the 9-12 Hz range was measured in two subject groups: a general population (n=60) and a subgroup of sons of alcoholics (n=13) with matched controls (n=13).
  • Subjects were classified as "high" alpha if their EEG amplitude in the 9-12 Hz range exceeded 75 microV2/octave in lead P4-O2.

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  • MCMI scores were compared between subjects with high and low amplitude fast frequency EEG alpha activity.

    • Main Results:

    • In the general population, 30% were classified as "high" alpha.
    • In the subgroup analysis, 69% of sons of alcoholics and 31% of controls were "high" alpha.
    • Across both populations, individuals with high amplitude fast frequency EEG alpha activity in lead P4-O2 scored significantly higher on the MCMI Histrionic-Gregarious scale compared to those with low amplitude activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Fast frequency EEG alpha activity (9-12 Hz) is positively associated with the Histrionic-Gregarious personality trait.
    • These findings suggest that specific EEG patterns may correlate with definable personality traits, warranting further investigation.