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Term: Theta State

DEFINITION:
One of the four brain wave patterns, the theta state is typified by patterns that repeat at the speed of 4-7 Hertz (cycles per second). People in deep meditation are in the theta state. It is also the speed of the brainwaves typified by people using their imagination and being creative. The other brain wave patterns are alpha, beta, and delta.