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Alpha activity refers to the rhythmical, medium-frequency activity of the electroencephalogram, usually indicating a state of quiet relaxation.

Alpha bias refer to the bias that occurs by separating women and men into two (2) specific categories, running the risk of treating women as unequal to men.

Alpha level in a hypothesis test is the criterion for statistical significance that defines the maximum probability that the research result was obtained simply by chance. Alpha level is also known as Level of significance.

Alpha receptors refer to a subtype of adrenergic receptors located on cell membranes of selected tissues.

Alpha strategies refer to attempts to persuade others by increasing approach forces.

Alpha synuclein refers to a protein found in the brain. Nobody knows what the function of the protein is. In some diseases it is found in large quantities clumped together. It is found in Parkinsons Disease, and other diseases like Lewy Body Dementia and Multiple.

Alpha wave is defined as the the brain wave of 8 to 12 cycles per second that occurs when an individual is awake but deeply relaxed, usually with the eyes closed

Alpha wave refer to the rhythm of 8 to 12 brain waves per second which is generally associated with relaxation. Alpha waves also refer large, slow brain waves which are associated with relaxation and falling asleep.