In Sleep Labs, Changes in Tiny Electrical Signals Generated by the Brain

question 81

Multiple Choice

In sleep labs, changes in tiny electrical signals generated by the brain are usually amplified and recorded with

• A)electroencephalography.
• B)magnetic resonance imaging.
• C)positron emission tomography.
• D)computed tomographic scanning.

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A foundational sense of confidence in the predictability and reliability of the world, often established in early childhood.

Conservation

Understanding that specific properties of objects remain the same despite changes in the object's form or appearance.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias where an individual has difficulty understanding viewpoints different from their own.

Sensorimotor Stage

The earliest stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, lasting from birth to about age 2, where infants learn about the world primarily through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.