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Brainwave vs Neurofeedback - What's the difference?

brainwave | neurofeedback |

As nouns the difference between brainwave and neurofeedback

is that brainwave is any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram while neurofeedback is the presentation of realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by sensors on the scalp, sometimes offered as a means of therapy.

brainwave

English

Alternative forms

* brain wave (wikipedia brainwave)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram
  • (senseid) A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

    • Derived terms

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    neurofeedback

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The presentation of realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by sensors on the scalp, sometimes offered as a means of therapy.

    • See also

    * neurobiofeedback * neurotherapy