Which of the Following Areas Is MOST Likely to Be

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas is MOST likely to be classified as an applied area of specialization in psychology?

• A)Psychometrics
• B)Counseling psychology
• C)E xperimental psychology
• D)Developmental psychology

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Definitions:

Slow-Wave Sleep

Deep sleep; associated with Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that indicate a state of relaxation or light meditation, typically with a frequency of 8-12 Hz.

Stage 4 Sleep

The deepest stage of NREM sleep, characterized by an EEG pattern of more than 50% delta waves.

Deepest Stage

Refers to the phase of sleep (specifically, stage 3 or 4 of non-REM sleep) characterized by the deepest level of unconsciousness and the hardest state from which to be awakened.