When Asked to Think of a Bird, a 4-Year-Old Imagines

question 83

True/False

When asked to think of a bird, a 4-year-old imagines Big Bird from Sesame Street. This is more an exemplar than a prototype.

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Definitions:

Brain Wave Patterns

The electrical activity in the brain, as detected by electroencephalography (EEG), which is associated with different states of consciousness.

Alpha Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with a state of wakeful relaxation and calm alertness.

Theta Waves

A type of brainwave pattern associated with sleep, deep relaxation, and certain stages of memory processing, typically in the frequency range of 4–8 Hz.

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive engagement.