Method of Synchronized Fractal and Musical Dynamics as a Means to Achieve Altered States of Consciousness
https://doi.org/10.21603/2078-8975-2019-21-2-395-402
Abstract
This paper continues the cycle of interdisciplinary studies that feature a new technology of audiovisual induction of altered states of consciousness. The technology is based on a combination of models, methods, and approaches of psychology, mathematics, and computer science. The research objective was to prove that the technology can induce relaxation states. The authors conducted two experiments with a specific configuration of synchronized fractal and musical sequences. The study involved 47 people, who were presented with audiovisual stimulation. Before and after the procedure, the panelists were presented with two sets of questionnaires to define their mental and emotional state. The results demonstrated significant negative changes on the demobilizing components: mental anxiety or resentment (N), mental depression and exhaustion (D) and depressed mood (S). The data analysis confirmed the hypothesis: the method can induce states of relaxation. The data obtained are can be used in further experiments, e.g. to reveal creative potential by means of audiovisual stimulation.
About the Authors
Valery I. Kabrin
Tomsk State University
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Vladimir S. Vyskochkov
Tomsk State University;
Siberian State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050;
2, Moscowski Trakt, Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Igor O. Prudovikov
Tomsk State University
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Anatoly Y. Tkachenko
Tomsk State University
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
Russian Federation
36, Lenina Ave., Tomsk, Russia, 634050
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Kabrin V.I., Vyskochkov V.S., Prudovikov I.O., Tkachenko A.Y. Method of Synchronized Fractal and Musical Dynamics as a Means to Achieve Altered States of Consciousness. The Bulletin of Kemerovo State University. 2019;21(2):395-402. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21603/2078-8975-2019-21-2-395-402
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