<p>With eyes open, in Temporal Lobe alpha, we see the appearance of alpha gating at T6, which has been found to be a common finding in soldiers who have even been in active combat. This appearance suggests an affective perceptual problem, a prosodic comprehension difficulty, and even a deficit in spatial reasoning. “Excess Temporal Lobe Alpha” (TLA) classification is used when evidence exists that the temporal lobe generates abnormal amounts of alpha. TLA suggests frontal lobe disengagement which results in temporal lobe idling. This excessive gating is often seen in individuals dealing with trauma or anxiety.<br></p>