Alexander Is Hooked Up to an Electroencephalograph (EEG)in a Sleep

question 144

Multiple Choice

Alexander is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab.As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG,theta waves appear.Based on this information,the researcher can conclude that Alexander

• A) has just entered Stage 3 sleep.
• B) is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy.
• C) has just entered Stage 1 sleep.
• D) is currently in REM sleep.

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Relating to or concerned with the actions or activities of living organisms in response to external or internal stimuli.

Humanistic

Pertains to a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior through the eyes of the observer and the person doing the behaving.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen or measured, without the need for inferring internal states or motivations.

Mental Processes

Internal operations that include thinking, perceiving, remembering and feeling, which influence human behavior.