Brainwave Pattern in Paranormal Beliefs: An EEG-based study in Severe and Mild groups

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Abdolvahed Narmashiri * , Ahmad Sohrabi , Javad Hatami

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Article Type:
Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Aim  The purpose of this study was to investigate the pattern of brain waves in paranormal beliefs using EEG in severe and mild groups.
Methods
A convenient sample of 64 university students (18 females) were recruited for the experiment. they were divided into groups with severe and mildly paranormal beliefs using the Supernatural Beliefs Scale (Belkmore,1994). EEG of participants in both groups was recorded at rest.
Results
The result of MANOVA showed a significant difference between mild paranormal and paranormal beliefs in Delta (sig = 0.01) and Theta (sig = 0.03) waves, and alpha wave (sig = 0.08) in the meaningful boundary.
Conclusion
Based on these findings, it can be said that the pattern of brain waves in paranormal beliefs is different.
Keywords:

Paranormal Beliefs , EEG , Delta , Theta , Alpha , Beta , Brainwave

Language:
Persian
Published:
Journal of Neuropsychology, Volume:5 Issue: 4, 2020
Pages:
89 to 98
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سامانه نویسندگان
  • Narmashiri، Abdolvahed
    Corresponding Author (1)
    Narmashiri, Abdolvahed
    .Ph.D Cognitive Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
  • Hatami، Javad
    Author (3)
    Hatami, Javad
    Professor Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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