Terms and Definitions
Key Concepts and Explanations for Clarity and Understanding
Asymmetrical Warfare
Behavioral Mitigator
A product, service, or technique that decreases the severity of an event or condition.
Brain Fingerprinting (BF)
“Detects concealed information stored in the brain by measuring brainwaves…
BF does not detect lies, stress, or emotion. BF computes a determination of “information present” or “information absent” and a statistical confidence for each individual determination. Laboratory and field tests at the FBI, CIA, US Navy and elsewhere have resulted in 0% errors: no false positives and no false negatives. 100% of determinations made were correct. 3% of results have been “indeterminate.” BF has been applied in criminal cases and ruled admissible in court,” (Farwell LA. Brain fingerprinting: a comprehensive tutorial review of detection of concealed information with event-related brain potentials. Cogn Neurodyn. 2012 Apr;6(2):115-54. doi: 10.1007/s11571-012-9192-2. Epub 2012 Feb 17. PMID: 23542949; PMCID: PMC3311838).
Brain Health
Popularized by contemporary psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen, brain health is described as the physical functioning of the brain that creates the mind, emphasizing that a healthy brain is necessary for a healthy mind. Dr. Amen reports assessing brain health can be achieved through four main areas: 1) biological (physical brain health), 2) psychological (mindset), 3) social (relationships), and 4) spiritual (finding meaning). He also popularized SPECT (Single- photon emission computed tomography), a 3D nuclear medicine technology that utilizes injected radioactive tracers and gamma cameras to discern blood flow and function in tissue including the brain. Through visualizing blood flow and activity, Dr. Amen addressed mental illness as both biological and psychological. (Amen, D. [DrDanielAmen]. (2024). Brain health: The Four Circles approach to mental wellness[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v).