The EEG correlates of romantic love

Abstract

This study looked for a correlation between romantic love and EEG data. Fifteen university students (fourteen female, one male) were used who professed a strong feeling of love for their partner. The EEG data was compared while they viewed pictures of their loved one and pictures of well known celebrities. There was a significant quadratic trend over all sites and several band widths. Greatest overall quadratic significance was seen at F7 which aligned with the insula which has been shown to be a key neural structure in the production of love ( Bartels & Zeki, 2000). Therefore there appears to be the greatest relationship between F7 and romantic love that needs to explored further in future research.

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Thesis Completion

2003

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Shirkey, Edwin C.

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree Program

Psychology

Subjects

Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic;Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Sciences

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021798

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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