APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Heightened Neurophysiological Coherency Among Individuals Who Are Engaged in Mutually Empathetic Conversation
- Tadashi Kato
Fairmont State University - Alexander Imperial
Fairmont State University - Mahmood Hossain
Fairmont State University - Robert Niichel
Fairmont State University - Audra Holt
Fairmont State University - Emma Urbanic
Fairmont State University - Hailey McClain
Fairmont State University
Abstract
Sixty healthy adults (21.32+4.29yrs.) were randomly assigned to thirty pairs. Electroencephalograms (EEGs) were monitored during four stages of measurements: [Stage-1] Empathetic conversation; [Stage-2] Mindfulness; [Stage-3] Guided imagery for mutual compassion; [Stage-4] Mindfulness. EEG coherency among partners was significantly higher during Stage-1 than other stages, suggesting higher EEG coherency during empathy.
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