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Activation rhythm refers to the pattern of neuronal firing that underlies cognitive processes. It describes how neurons in the brain coordinate their activity over time to represent and process information. This rhythmic activity is not random but organized into specific frequencies, often observed in oscillatory patterns within neural networks. Different brain states and cognitive tasks are associated with distinct activation rhythms. For example, theta rhythms (4-8 Hz) are prominent during memory formation and REM sleep, while alpha rhythms (8-12 Hz) are often seen in relaxed states and suppressed during focused attention. Gamma rhythms (30-100 Hz) are frequently implicated in higher-level cognitive functions such as perception and learning, and are thought to facilitate communication between different brain regions. The precise mechanisms by which these rhythms emerge and their exact functional roles are areas of ongoing research in neuroscience. Understanding activation rhythms is crucial for comprehending how the brain performs complex computations and adapts to changing internal and external conditions. Disruptions in these rhythmic patterns have been linked to various neurological and psychiatric disorders.