The effects of binaural beats on the brain's functional connectivity / by Emily Fenton.
| Author/creator | Fenton, Emily author. |
| Other author | Kim, Sunghan, 1975- degree supervisor. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Engineering. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication | [Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2024. |
| Description | 1 online resource (108 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
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| Summary | Binaural Beats (BB) are rhythmic tones used to alter one's mental state; BB are an illusionary, perceived third tone. This study aims to answer if BB stimulation can elicit unique functional connectivity (FC) patterns in the brain by utilizing electroencephalography (EEG) data and graph theory analysis (GTA) in analyzing FC between anatomically separate regions of the brain. The hypothesis is that a singular 10-minute session of BB listening through earphones will modulate the brain's FC. Noticeable changes between subjects pre- and post-BB EEG recording sessions are seen; changes in state of balance are assessed using GTA. Results show distinguished effects due to different types of BB intervention. A pattern of connectivity is determined for a singular type of BB within this study. |
| General note | Advisor: Sunghan Kim |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 10, 2025). |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 2024. |
| Dissertation note | Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Engineering |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |