All 4 Types of Brain Waves Can Usually Be Observed

question 15

True/False

All 4 types of brain waves can usually be observed in the EEG of a normal adult.

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Definitions:

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Preconscious

Refers to the thoughts and feelings not in immediate awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the realm of conscious awareness but that influence behavior and emotions.

Nonconscious

Processes that occur in the mind without conscious awareness, including reflexes, impulses, and automatic functions.