The Ego Is Ruled by

question 56

Multiple Choice

The ego is ruled by

• A) the conscience.
• B) reasoning and logic.
• C) conscious impulses.
• D) the reality principle.

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Definitions:

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of NREM sleep, thought to play a role in learning and memory consolidation.

Irregular Breathing

Abnormal patterns of respiration, including variations in rhythm or depth, which may indicate underlying health issues.

Brain Wave Patterns

The electrical activity within the brain, classified into patterns such as alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves, which reflect different states of consciousness and mental activity.

Theta Waves

Brain wave patterns associated with deep relaxation and the early stages of sleep.