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Meditation and the EEG

M A West

    Psychological Medicine
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Electroencephalography (EEG) research suggests meditation differs from drowsing. Further studies are needed to precisely differentiate meditation

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Review of existing research on electroencephalography (EEG) and meditation.
    • Discussion of EEG patterns observed during meditative states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare EEG patterns during meditation with other altered states.
    • To investigate alpha-blocking and habituation during meditation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of previous EEG studies on meditation.
    • Review of research on alpha-blocking responses.
    • Examination of EEG changes outside of meditation.

    Main Results:

    • EEG evidence suggests a distinction between meditation and drowsing.
    • Habituation of the alpha-blocking response during meditation is noted.
    • Meditation can influence EEG patterns even when not actively meditating.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing EEG data provides grounds for differentiating meditation from drowsing.
    • Further research with precise formulations is necessary.
    • Understanding the neurophysiological basis of meditation requires more specific studies.