Control of "choice" by application of the electromagnetic field equivalents of spoken words: mediation by emotional meaning rather than linguistic dimensions?

Perceptual and motor skills · 1997 · Harm · Very low evidence

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Electromagnetic equivalents (~1 microT) of spoken words applied across the temporoparietal lobes were associated with more frequent selection of the target word or words sharing its emotional dimensions in the exposed group (n=7) compared with a reference gro…

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PublicationPerceptual and motor skills · 1997

Study typeother

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Electromagnetic equivalents (about 1 microT) of the acoustic signature of spoken words were applied across the temporoparietal lobes by an array of external solenoids. Participants were asked to select the target word within a group of words. The experimental group of 7 chose the target word or words that shared its emotional dimensions (activation, evaluation) more frequently than did the reference group of 6 who received no electromagnetic equivalents. Implications for the neurocognitive detection of the emotional (connotative) components of word stimuli when transformed to electromagnetic equivalents rather than direct images or "word sounds" are discussed.

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Study typeother

Effect directionharm

PopulationParticipants (not further described)

Sample size13

ExposureELF

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Word selection/choice accuracy or preference for target word
Selection of words sharing emotional dimensions (activation, evaluation)

Limitations

Very small sample size (n=13)
Participant characteristics not described in abstract
Exposure parameters beyond approximate field strength (~1 microT) not reported (e.g., frequency content, duration)
Study design details (randomization, blinding) not described

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.2466/pms.1997.85.3f.1411
PubMed: 9450301

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