Science of Statebeing

Science

We combine research in psychology, neuroscience and physiology to give you an unparalleled insight into the person you are.

All of our measures are based on established and validated studies, ensuring that insights are grounded in science.

We use state of the art hardware to measure your brainwaves and heart rate.

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Psychological Measures

The measures used to quantify your self and life are based on established & validated studies in psychology. These measures include:

Established psychological inventories

Three psychological inventories that assess your personality, life satisfaction and values.
Cognitive performance assessments

Two cognitive assessments to measure your reaction speed and impulse control.
Subjective wellness ratings

A set of ratings to assess well-being across multiple dimensions your life, using an established Wellbeing Wheel model.

If you'd like more detail about the exact measures we use, please get in touch.

Physiological Measures

The measures used to quantify your mind are based on the latest research in cognitive neuroscience. These include:

Brainwave Measurement

An EEG (electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity in the brain using small sensors that touch the scalp. It records brain wave patterns, helping to indicate the mental state that you are in.

EEGs are non-invasive, painless, and provide real-time information about brain function. We use the Neurosity Crown, a state-of-the-art EEG device, to measure your brain waves. The Crown's features include:

8 EEG sensors: CP3, C3, F5, PO3, PO4, F6, C4, CP4
Reference and bias sensor locations T7 and T8
Passive + active sensors
Flexible dry sensors: Silver/Silver Chloride
Ultra-low noise floor of 0.25 uVrms
256 Hz sample rate

Heart Rate Measurement

Your heart rate is a key indicator of stress and relaxation. A 2009 study found that heart rate change during a stressful task is a useful indicator of physiological stress.

We measure your heart rate using an optical heart rate monitor - the Wahoo TICKR. This device uses light to measure the volume of blood flowing through your blood vessels, and therefore your heart rate.

Using heart rate in combination with brainwave data, we can provide you with a comprehensive picture of your mental state in different cognitive conditions.

Attributes

Our psychological and physiological measures generate 46 attributes that make up your discovery report. As new research emerges, we continue to update and refine the attributes selected.

Current attributes in the discovery report include:

Attribute	Type
Achievement	Self
Achievement Striving	Self
Activity Level	Self
Adventurousness	Self
Altruism	Self
Anger	Self
Anxiety	Self
Assertiveness	Self
Benevolence	Self
Calm	Mind
Calm Shift	Mind
Cautiousness	Self
Conformity	Self
Cooperation	Self
Dutifulness	Self
Emotional Wellbeing	Life
Emotionality	Self
Environmental Wellbeing	Life
Excitement Seeking	Self
Financial Wellbeing	Life
Focus	Mind
Friendliness	Self
Hedonism	Self
Imagination	Self
Immoderation	Self
Impulse Control	Mind
Intellectual Wellbeing	Life
Modesty	Self
Orderliness	Self
Overall Wellbeing	Life
Physical Wellbeing	Life
Power	Self
Security	Self
Self-Consciousness	Self
Self-Direction	Self
Self-Discipline	Self
Social Wellbeing	Life
Social Concern	Self
Speed	Mind
Spiritual Wellbeing	Life
Stimulation	Self
Stress Shift	Mind
Sympathy	Self
Tradition	Self
Trust	Self
Vulnerability	Self

Science

Psychological Measures

Physiological Measures

Attributes

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