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can thinking about a concept that violates social norms lower alpha eeg?

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Thinking about concepts that violate social norms can indeed have various effects on brain activity, including alpha EEG (electroencephalogram) activity. Alpha waves are typically associated with relaxed, calm states of mind, and they can be influenced by cognitive processes, emotional states, and social contexts.

**When individuals contemplate socially deviant ideas, it may lead to increased cognitive load or emotional arousal, which could potentially lower alpha** wave activity. This is because engaging with taboo or norm-violating thoughts might provoke anxiety, conflict, or heightened awareness, which can shift brain activity patterns.

However, the relationship between thought processes and EEG patterns is complex and can vary widely among individuals. Factors such as personal beliefs, cultural background, and the specific nature of the thoughts being considered can all influence how alpha activity is affected.

In summary, while there may be a tendency for alpha EEG activity to decrease when thinking about norm-violating concepts due to increased cognitive or emotional engagement, individual responses can vary significantly. Further research would be needed to draw more definitive conclusions.

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Unwanted med induced alpha

In intense social situations, alpha EEG activity typically tends to decrease. Here are a few reasons why this occurs:

1. **Increased Cognitive Load**: Intense social interactions often require heightened attention, processing of social cues, and emotional regulation. This increased cognitive load can lead to a decrease in alpha wave activity, as the brain shifts to a more alert and engaged state.

2. **Emotional Arousal**: Intense social situations can evoke strong emotions, such as excitement, anxiety, or stress. Emotional arousal is generally associated with lower alpha activity, as the brain becomes more active in response to these feelings.

3. **Social Anxiety**: For individuals who experience social anxiety, intense social situations may lead to a significant decrease in alpha waves due to heightened stress and vigilance.

4. **Engagement and Interaction**: When people are actively engaged in conversation or social interaction, their brains may prioritize processing information and responding to social dynamics, which can also result in lower alpha activity.

In summary, during intense social situations, alpha wave activity is likely to decrease due to increased cognitive demands and emotional arousal. However, individual responses can vary based on personality, social comfort levels, and the specific context of the interaction.

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So alpha prevents emotional regulation

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does alpha work via templates to pick out salient stimuli?

Alpha waves, which are brain waves in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz, are associated with a state of relaxed alertness and are thought to play a role in various cognitive processes, including attention and sensory processing. While alpha activity itself does not directly "work via templates," it is involved in the modulation of attention and the filtering of sensory information.

In cognitive neuroscience, the concept of templates often refers to mental representations or frameworks that help individuals recognize and process stimuli based on prior knowledge or experience. Alpha waves can influence how effectively these templates are applied by enhancing or suppressing the processing of certain stimuli, thereby helping to focus attention on relevant information while filtering out distractions.

In summary, while alpha waves do not operate through templates per se, they are involved in the attentional processes that can enhance the selection of salient stimuli based on existing cognitive frameworks.

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The judge

Alpha increase is Bala

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The relationship between alpha EEG activity and the ending of a song can vary depending on several factors, including the individual's emotional response to the music, their level of engagement, and the context in which they are listening. 

Generally, alpha activity is associated with relaxed alertness and can increase during periods of rest or when attention is withdrawn from external stimuli. When a song ends, there may be a momentary increase in alpha activity as the listener transitions from active engagement with the music to a more relaxed state. However, if the song elicits strong emotional responses or if the listener is actively processing the music, alpha activity might not decrease significantly.

In some studies, changes in alpha power have been observed in response to music, but the specific patterns can differ based on the individual's experience and the characteristics of the music itself. Therefore, while there may be a tendency for alpha activity to increase after a song ends, the exact response can vary widely among individuals and situations.

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can lowering dopamine desensitivize towards external things like violence in news?

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Yes, lowering dopamine levels can potentially desensitize individuals to external stimuli, including violence in the news.

Plus...

When dopamine levels are low, individuals may experience symptoms such as apathy, lack of interest in activities, and difficulty experiencing pleasure (anhedonia). These symptoms can contribute to social withdrawal, as a person may feel less motivated to engage with others or may find social interactions less rewarding.

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So cp is a substantiation of withdrawal

The meds cause it

And alpha, caused by the meds, picks

a concept that lowers alpha and

Accompanies the truth of social withdrawal

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Probably because cp is less stimulating

than the stimuli of social interaction

If the intensity of the social interaction feels **overwhelming** or stressful, a person might opt for the computer screen instead, as it could provide a more controlled and less demanding environment.

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Individuals with schizophrenia can experience a range of symptoms that may make them more susceptible to feeling **overwhelmed** in certain situations. For example, they may have difficulties with attention, processing information, or managing stress, which can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, especially in busy or chaotic environments.

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From my current pref, young teens, admin concludes

That cp was also a good way to overcome 

the overwhelming effect of intimacy

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In sum

Block social overwhelming with cp word, social anxiety

While cp is good in that it's not overwhelming

And the man is blamed and thus responsible

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