EC Psychology And Psychiatry

TThis study evaluates the impact of Biocybernaut’s 7-day Alpha One Neurofeedback Training on Composite IQ, Fluid IQ, and Crystallized IQ (Intelligence Quotient). Utilizing patented neurofeedback techniques and patented training methods to enhance Alpha brain wave activity (8-13 Hz), combined with a 14-step Forgiveness protocol and Mood Scale-guided coaching, this training yielded significant and important and sustained cognitive and emotional enhancements. The training group (n = 24) achieved an average Composite IQ increase of +11.7 points, with Fluid IQ rising by +10.9 points and Crystallized IQ by +10.9 points. In addition, this training has also produced large and useful EQ improvements (+15.8 points). Maximum individual gains in IQ reached +19 points for Composite IQ, +23 points for Fluid IQ, and +39 points for Crystallized IQ [34,51]. Hardt [29] showed that these IQ gains were stable for at least a year and were independent of age, baseline IQ, or time between pre- and post-tests and empower lifelong learning and cognitive excellence. The control group (n = 24) showed no significant IQ changes. These IQ gains in the training group were stable for at least a year and were independent of age or baseline IQ. The results align with neuroscience research by other neuroscientists linking increased Alpha power, increased Alpha coherence, and Theta activity to higher intelligence, including: Thatcher., et al. [82], Jausovec and Jausovec [58], Klimesch [66], Klimesch., et al. [67]. It was also shown that the high IQ people are more likely than normals to be able to suppress their higher Alpha activity when concentrating on a task. In addition, there was a significant correlation between Alpha Peak Frequency (APF) and higher IQ, with IQs >130 showing faster APFs than normals with IQs 90-110. These results suggest that well informed and individually tailored and targeted neurofeedback, combined with appropriate deep emotional processing, can produce large and lasting benefits with wide applications in education, personal and professional development, science, engineering, technology, including AI developments, mental health, and societal transformation. The Biocybernaut Integrative Neuro Transformation program includes specific types of training targeted to increase Alpha Amplitude, and to increase Alpha HemiCoherence, and to Suppress Alpha, all on demand. Intriguingly, daily EEG Polygraph review sessions conducted by the Biocybernaut Trainer with the trainees showing them their raw and filtered EEG recordings, that are made for the benefit of, and to provide feedback for, the trainees, also show recurrent transient increases in Alpha frequencies, sometimes even within the same Alpha Spindles. Thus, all four of the known correlates of HIGHER IQ are specifically measured and trained by the Biocybernaut Integrative Neuro Transformation Brain Wave Feedback Training Program. A novel hypothesis introduced here suggests that learned increases in cerebral blood flow, evidenced by the “Alpha Tan” phenomenon and supported by Flügel’s findings on vasodilation in hypoxic patients [4] and Nakamatsu’s breath-holding technique [74], contribute to these large and sustainable cognitive gains. Early research on Alpha feedback by Hardt [10] and on and the role of Alpha EEG in creativity increases [51,71] further support these outcomes. These non-fading IQ gains across nine measures provide a permanent foundation for intellectual transformation. The program’s holistic approach, integrating EEG optimization, emotional healing, and vascular enhancement offers transformative applications for education, professional development, and societal evolution, potentially fostering a collective superconsciousness [22].

 Keywords: IQ; Fluid IQ; Crystallized IQ; Emotional Intelligence (EQ); Biocybernaut’s Integrative Neuro-Transformation Process

1. Anokhin AP., et al. “Spatiotemporal organization of brain dynamics and intelligence: An EEG study in adolescents”. International Journal of Psychophysiology3 (1999): 259-273.
2. Bradberry T and Greaves J. “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”. TalentSmart (2009).
3. Doppelmayr M., et al. “EEG alpha power and intelligence”. Intelligence3 (2002): 289-302.
4. Flügel A. “The EEG during treatment of hypoxic and other cerebral disorders by improvement of the blood supply”. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology4 (1967): 379-389.
5. Freud S. “The interpretation of dreams (J. Strachey, Trans.)”. Hogarth Press. (Reprinted in the standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud, Volumes. 4-5, 1953) (1900).
6. Freud S. “An outline of psycho-analysis (J. Strachey, Trans.). Hogarth Press. (Reprinted in the standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud 23, pp. 1-146, 1964) (1940).
7. Giannitrapani D. “EEG correlates of intelligence in children”. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology3 (1988): 257-265.
8. Gruzelier JH. “EEG-neurofeedback for optimizing performance. I: A review of cognitive and affective outcomes in healthy participants”. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews 44 (2014): 124-141.
9. Hammond DC. “Neurofeedback treatment of depression and anxiety”. Journal of Adult Development2-3 (2005): 131-137.
10. Hardt JV. “Alpha EEG responses of low and high anxiety males to respiration and relaxation training and to auditory feedback of occipital alpha”. Dissertation Abstracts International 35.4 (1974): 1912B-1913B (Publication No. 74-19309).
11. Hardt JV. “Pathways of the mind: In the Master's footsteps with technology”. Nous Letter: Studies in Noetics1 (1975): 26-29.
12. Hardt JV. “Anxiety reduction through alpha EEG enhancement”. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Denver, Colorado, February 20-25 (1977a).
13. Hardt JV. “Psychophysiology and the Three Gunas”. In C. Garfield (Ed.) Rediscovery of the Body. New York: Dell (1977b).
14. Hardt JV. “Personality change through voluntary control of EEG alpha activity”. Proceedings, Biofeedback Society of America 9 (1978): 215-218.
15. Hardt JV. “EEG biofeedback method and system for training voluntary control of human EEG activity”. United States Patent #4,928,704 (1990a).
16. Hardt JV. “Kundalini experience and EEG alpha feedback training”. SEN Conference on Kundalini, Asilomar, CA, March 14-17 (1990b).
17. Hardt JV. “Electrode supporting headset”. United States Patent #4,928,696 (1990c).
18. Hardt JV. “EEG monitoring and induced and abnormal states of consciousness”. Tutorial Workshop on Environmental Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation, Charleston, SC, January 6-9 (1992).
19. Hardt JV. “Alpha EEG feedback: Closer parallel with Zen than Yoga”. Proceedings of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 24^th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, March 25-30 (1993).
20. Hardt JV. “A Tale of Self-Discovery”. Megabrain Report: The Journal of Mind Technology3 (1994a): 14-28.
21. Hardt JV. “Concordances among Peter Russell's Global Brain, and the philosophy of Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and EEG feedback training”. Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, 2^nd Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (1994b).
22. Hardt JV. “EEG power and coherence in Zen meditation”. Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, 2^nd Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, May 1-4, 2, 12 (1994c).
23. Hardt JV. “Individual and cultural implications of brain activity mapping and training”. Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, 2^nd Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, May 1-4, 2, 22-23 (1994d).
24. Hardt JV. “An example of the Kundalini experience viewed through multi-channel EEG”. Proceedings, FutureHealth’s Key West Conference, EEG ‘96, Key West, FL, February 8-13 (1996a).
25. Hardt JV. “Do halos reveal brain archetype patterns?” Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, Marco Island, FL, September 20-23, 4 (1996b).
26. Hardt JV. “Neurofeedback’s opportunity to fulfill the mystical world vision of Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin”. EEG Spectrum Clinical Interchange Conference, 5^th Annual, Santa Ynez, CA, October 18-20 (1996c).
27. Hardt JV. “Spiritual experiences through 4-channel Biocybernaut alpha training”. Proceedings, 7^th Annual Winter Conference on EEG, Palm Springs, CA, February 5-9 (1999a).
28. Hardt JV. “A technology and method for spiritual growth”. Presentation to Foundation for Mind-Being Research, Palo Alto, CA, November 26 (1999b).
29. Hardt JV. “IQ increases in children and adults: Useful outcome of Biocybernaut’s intensive 7-day EEG alpha feedback training”. Proceedings, 8^th Annual Winter Conference on EEG, Palm Springs, CA, February 4-8 (2000a).
30. Hardt JV. “Accelerated spiritual growth through the advanced Biocybernaut process”. Proceedings, 8^th Annual Winter Conference on EEG, Palm Springs, CA, February 4-8 (2000b).
31. Hardt JV. “Brain energy training: A technology and method for spiritual growth [the Biocybernaut Process]”. ISSEEEM, Boulder, CO, June (2000c).
32. Hardt JV. “Alpha, Zen, and the forgiveness factor. A Video Tape Presentation”. EEG Spectrum Clinical Interchange Conference, 9^th Annual, Oxnard, CA, October 20 (2000d).
33. Hardt JV. “A Zen master's alpha training: Insights into alpha, Zen, and forgiveness (the Biocybernaut Training)”. Proceedings, 9^th Annual Winter Conference on EEG, Sunny Isle, FL, February 2-6 (2001).
34. Hardt JV. “Spiritual growth stimulates peak performance”. Proceedings, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Las Vegas, NV, March 23 (2002).
35. Hardt JV. “A technology and method for expansion of awareness and spiritual growth”. Invited talk at the Rogue River Valley Metaphysical Library, Ashland, OR, April 1 (2003).
36. Hardt JV. “A meditative approach: Learning and identifying peak states using brain biofeedback at the Biocybernaut Institute”. In G. McFetridge (Ed.) Peak States of Consciousness: Theory and Application 1: Breakthrough Techniques for Exceptional Mental Health. Hornby Island, BC, Canada: Institute for the Study of Peak States Press (2004): 263-284.
37. Hardt JV. “Transformation through Biocybernaut training”. Proceedings, Positive Deviant Network, Ft. Collins, CO, January 16 (2006a).
38. Hardt JV. “Kunalini: Brain waves and implications for personal and cultural transformation”. Proceedings, Positive Deviant Network, Park City, UT, August 11 (2006b).
39. Hardt JV. “The art of smart thinking”. Santa Clara, CA: Biocybernaut Press (2007).
40. Hardt JV. “Brainwave actuated apparatus”. United States Patent Application #2011/0298706 A1 (2011).
41. Hardt JV. “Binaural beats augmented biofeedback system”. United States Patent #8,340,753 B2 (2012).
42. Hardt JV. “Beneficial changes in personality as a result of Biocybernaut 7 days of alpha brain wave training”. Forum 2014, From Science to Service, Poster Presentation, Canadian Military Forces, Canada (2014a).
43. Hardt JV. “Isochronic tone augmented biofeedback system”. WIPO Patent Application WO2014116939A1 (2014b).
44. Hardt JV. “A Biocybernaut perspective on forgiveness as in A Course in Miracles and Dr. David R. Hawkins’ Letting Go - The Pathway of Surrender”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry3 (2017a): 107-113.
45. Hardt JV. “Emotional intelligence (EQ) increases from the Biocybernaut Institute Alpha One neurofeedback training”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry1 (2017b): 44-55.
46. Hardt JV. “The quest for mindfulness”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry9 (2019): 1017-1027.
47. Hardt JV. “Brain waves of Kundalini, perception of angels, Zen masters with halos, reading in the Akashic Records and reversing aging”. Invited Presentation at the H.H. Sai Maa Online Summit, The Evolution of the New Human - A Dynamic Leap, Tokyo, Japan, September 18 (2020a).
48. Hardt JV. “KUNDALINI the brain waves of awakening”. (Virtual) Global Consciousness Summit 1.0, November 21-22 (2020b).
49. Hardt JV. “The EEG brain waves for manifesting a halo”. (Virtual) Global Consciousness Summit 1.0, November 21-22 (2020c).
50. Hardt JV. “The EEG brain waves for seeing angels”. (Virtual) Global Consciousness Summit 1.0, November 21-22 (2020d).
51. Hardt JV and Gale R. “Creativity increases in scientists through alpha EEG feedback training”. Proceedings of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 24^th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, March 25-30 (1993).
52. Hardt JV and Jensen MA. “Biocybernaut theta training enhances skills of reading in the Akashic Records”. Proceedings, 13^th Annual Winter Conference on EEG, Palm Springs, CA, February 8 (2005).
53. Hardt JV and Kamiya J. “Anxiety change through EEG alpha feedback: Seen only in high anxiety subjects”. Science 4350 (1978a): 79-81.
54. Hardt JV and Kamiya J. “Treating high anxiety with alpha feedback”. Proceedings, Biofeedback Society of America, Albuquerque, New Mexico 9 (1978b): 104-107.
55. Hardt JV and Miller A. “Alpha brain-wave neurofeedback: Social and economic impact on community, propagation of benefits beyond those trained”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry6 (2017): 182-199.
56. Henderson DJ., et al. “Headset for electrodes”. United States Patent Des. 326,717 (1992).
57. Iurato G. “A brief comparison of the unconscious as seen by Jung and Lévi-Strauss”. Anthropology of Consciousness1 (2015): 60-107.
58. Jausovec N and Jausovec K. “EEG activity during the performance of complex mental problems”. International Journal of Psychophysiology1 (2000): 73-88.
59. Jensen AR. “How much can we boost IQ and scholastic achievement?” Harvard Educational Review1 (1969): 1-123.
60. Jensen AR. “Bias in mental testing”. Free Press (1980).
61. Jung CG. “Modern man in search of a soul”. (W. S. Dell & C. F. Baynes, Trans.) Harcourt, Brace & World (1933).
62. Kaufman AS and Kaufman NL. “Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)”. American Guidance Service (1993).
63. Kirsch LG. “On the abilities of unconscious Freudian motivational drives to evoke conscious emotions”. Frontiers in Psychology 10 (2019): 470.
64. Klein M. “The psycho-analysis of children”. (A. Strachey, Trans.) Hogarth Press (1932).
65. Klein M. “A contribution to the psychogenesis of manic-depressive states”. International Journal of Psycho-Analysis 16 (1935): 145-174.
66. Klimesch W. “EEG alpha and theta oscillations reflect cognitive and memory performance: A review and analysis”. Brain Research Reviews2-3 (1999): 169-195.
67. Klimesch W., et al. “Theta band power in the human scalp EEG and the encoding of new information”. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology5 (1996): 362-368.
68. Lacan J. “Écrits”. Éditions du Seuil (1966).
69. Lacan J. “The four fundamental concepts of psycho-analysis”. (A. Sheridan, Trans., J.-A. Miller, Ed.) Hogarth Press (1973).
70. Martindale C. “Cognition and consciousness”. Homewood, IL: Dorsey Press (1981).
71. Martindale C and Armstrong J. “The relationship of creativity to cortical activation and to alpha rhythm”. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology3 (1974): 293-297.
72. Martindale C and Hasenfus N. “EEG differences as a function of creativity, stage of the creative process, and effort to be original”. Biological Psychology3 (1978): 157-167.
73. Martindale C and Hines D. “Creativity and cortical activation during creative, intellectual and EEG feedback tasks”. Biological Psychology 2 (1975): 91-100.
74. Nakamatsu Y. “Yoshiro Nakamatsu”. In Wikipedia (2004).
75. Pan A., et al. “Blood flow in the carotid artery during breath-holding in relation to diving bradycardia”. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology5 (1997): 388-395.
76. Posthuma D., et al. “Are smarter brains running faster? Heritability of alpha peak frequency, IQ, and their interrelation”. American Journal of Human Genetics6 (2001): 1257-1269.
77. Rank O. “The trauma of birth”. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co (1924).
78. Rank O. “Art and artist: Creative urge and personality development”. (C. F. Atkinson, Trans.) A. A. Knopf (1932).
79. Schagatay E and Andersson J. “Diving response and apneic time in humans”. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine1 (1998): 13-19.
80. Sternberg RJ. “Beyond IQ: A triarchic theory of human intelligence”. Cambridge University Press (1985).
81. Sternberg RJ. “The triangle of love: Intimacy, passion, commitment”. Basic Books (1988).
82. Thatcher RW., et al. “EEG and intelligence: Relations between EEG coherence, EEG phase delay and power”. Clinical Neurophysiology9 (2005): 2129-2141.
83. Thibault RT., et al. “The self-regulating brain and neurofeedback: Experimental science and clinical promise”. Cortex 74 (2016): 247-261.
84. Vogel W., et al. “EEG responses to photic stimulation in relation to cognitive style”. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology2 (1968): 186-190.