Table I

Description on brainwave and an individual’s state of mind

BrainwavesFrequencyIndividual’s state of mind
δ0.5–3 HzRepresenting an individual in a state of healing and good sleep, usually accompanied by the release of growth hormone
θ3–8 HzIt represents one in the state of deep relaxation, meditation and good memory. It usually occurs when an individual enters a light sleep or a conscious dream. It is related to the relief of stress and the memory of long-term memory
α8–12 HzRepresenting the state of creation, relaxation and visualisation that is very beneficial to the generation of vitality and creativity. It is the ideal condition for solving problems
β12–27 HzRepresenting a state of alertness and concentration, keeping the individual sharp and focused. At this time, the brain will be more conducive to the work of message analysis and preparation
γ>27 HzRepresenting learning, memory, language processing and the state of consciousness that will disappear from anaesthesia to deep sleep

Source: Ismail et al. (2016) 

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