Audio-visual entrainment
Audio-visual entrainment (AVE), also known as brainwave entrainment, is a method used to stimulate the brain into a specific state using pulsing sound, light, or electromagnetic field. The pulses elicit the brain's 'frequency following' response, encouraging the brainwaves to align to the frequency of a given beat.
Pronunciation
- Audio-visual entrainment: /ˈɔːdiːoʊˈvɪʒuːəl ɛnˈtreɪnmənt/
Etymology
The term "audio-visual entrainment" is derived from the three words:
- Audio - From the Latin word 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.
- Visual - From the Latin word 'videre' meaning 'to see'.
- Entrainment - From the French word 'entrainer' meaning 'to pull along or sweep along'.
Related Terms
- Brainwave Entrainment
- Frequency Following Response
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Neurofeedback
- Biofeedback
Usage
Audio-visual entrainment is used in various therapeutic settings. It is often used to promote relaxation, improve mood, and ease stress and anxiety. It is also used in the treatment of conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Audio-visual entrainment
- Wikipedia's article - Audio-visual entrainment
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