Drafts by Matthew P McKeithan
Binaural beats have been hypothesized as a potential tool for creating cognitive
stimulation for ... more Binaural beats have been hypothesized as a potential tool for creating cognitive
stimulation for over a hundred years (Peterson, J. 1916). When two slightly different tones are
played simultaneously in each our brains synchronize the two into one tone. The resulting tone
can stimulate certain brain areas and either increase or decrease their functioning. The objective
of this research was to determine the overall efficacy, lasting effect, and dosage needed of
binaural beats stimulation for the purposes of increasing focus and working memory. A
systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, where 23 peer-reviewed studies
were examined relating to binaural beats stimulation specifically for the purposes of assessing
attention and memory networks. Forty Hertz binaural beats are the most effective for increasing
focus and attention, however the methodology applied is significantly connected with results,
where the minimum dosage needs to be at least nine minutes. Further, longer exposure correlates
with an increased effect. Carrier tones should be played at a frequency that is comfortable and
perceivable (90 and 440 Hz). Timing of binaural beats stimulation should be applied either
before or before and during any proposed cognitive task. Playing binaural beats stimulation
during the cognitive task alone may index their effect. Because this is a novel topic, deductive
reasoning was applied to render results. Future studies should examine the topic of dosage and
lasting effect concerning binaural beats stimulation to access the full breadth of their
effectiveness on attention and working memory networks.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a very debilitating and painstaking problem that plagues our na... more Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a very debilitating and painstaking problem that plagues our nation’s Veteran population. Currently anywhere from 11-30% of Veterans who served in the three most recent U.S. wars experienced or currently suffers from PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). The effects of PTSD on the Veteran population are discussed, as well as the various treatment modalities available. Further research is dedicated to understanding more about which treatment modalities have been shown to be the most effective, including both Empirically Supported Treatments and Complimentary and Alternative Treatment approaches.
Papers by Matthew P McKeithan
Binaural beats have been hypothesized as a potential tool for creating cognitive stimulation for ... more Binaural beats have been hypothesized as a potential tool for creating cognitive stimulation for over a hundred years (Peterson, J. 1916). When two slightly different tones are played simultaneously in each our brains synchronize the two into one tone. The resulting tone can stimulate certain brain areas and either increase or decrease their functioning. The objective of this research was to determine the overall efficacy, lasting effect, and dosage needed of binaural beats stimulation for the purposes of increasing focus and working memory. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, where 23 peer-reviewed studies were examined relating to binaural beats stimulation specifically for the purposes of assessing attention and memory networks. Forty Hertz binaural beats are the most effective for increasing focus and attention, however the methodology applied is significantly connected with results, where the minimum dosage needs to be at least nine minutes. Further, longer exposure correlates with an increased effect. Carrier tones should be played at a frequency that is comfortable and perceivable (90 and 440 Hz). Timing of binaural beats stimulation should be applied either before or before and during any proposed cognitive task. Playing binaural beats stimulation during the cognitive task alone may index their effect. Because this is a novel topic, deductive reasoning was applied to render results. Future studies should examine the topic of dosage and lasting effect concerning binaural beats stimulation to access the full breadth of their effectiveness on attention and working memory networks.
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Drafts by Matthew P McKeithan
stimulation for over a hundred years (Peterson, J. 1916). When two slightly different tones are
played simultaneously in each our brains synchronize the two into one tone. The resulting tone
can stimulate certain brain areas and either increase or decrease their functioning. The objective
of this research was to determine the overall efficacy, lasting effect, and dosage needed of
binaural beats stimulation for the purposes of increasing focus and working memory. A
systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, where 23 peer-reviewed studies
were examined relating to binaural beats stimulation specifically for the purposes of assessing
attention and memory networks. Forty Hertz binaural beats are the most effective for increasing
focus and attention, however the methodology applied is significantly connected with results,
where the minimum dosage needs to be at least nine minutes. Further, longer exposure correlates
with an increased effect. Carrier tones should be played at a frequency that is comfortable and
perceivable (90 and 440 Hz). Timing of binaural beats stimulation should be applied either
before or before and during any proposed cognitive task. Playing binaural beats stimulation
during the cognitive task alone may index their effect. Because this is a novel topic, deductive
reasoning was applied to render results. Future studies should examine the topic of dosage and
lasting effect concerning binaural beats stimulation to access the full breadth of their
effectiveness on attention and working memory networks.
Papers by Matthew P McKeithan
stimulation for over a hundred years (Peterson, J. 1916). When two slightly different tones are
played simultaneously in each our brains synchronize the two into one tone. The resulting tone
can stimulate certain brain areas and either increase or decrease their functioning. The objective
of this research was to determine the overall efficacy, lasting effect, and dosage needed of
binaural beats stimulation for the purposes of increasing focus and working memory. A
systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, where 23 peer-reviewed studies
were examined relating to binaural beats stimulation specifically for the purposes of assessing
attention and memory networks. Forty Hertz binaural beats are the most effective for increasing
focus and attention, however the methodology applied is significantly connected with results,
where the minimum dosage needs to be at least nine minutes. Further, longer exposure correlates
with an increased effect. Carrier tones should be played at a frequency that is comfortable and
perceivable (90 and 440 Hz). Timing of binaural beats stimulation should be applied either
before or before and during any proposed cognitive task. Playing binaural beats stimulation
during the cognitive task alone may index their effect. Because this is a novel topic, deductive
reasoning was applied to render results. Future studies should examine the topic of dosage and
lasting effect concerning binaural beats stimulation to access the full breadth of their
effectiveness on attention and working memory networks.