In a Sleep Lab, Electrodes Hooked Up to the Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a sleep lab, electrodes hooked up to the patient will probably measure ________.

• A) heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure
• B) brain waves, muscle activity, and eye movements
• C) heart rate, muscle movements, and sexual arousal
• D) brain waves, myocardial functioning, and ocular movements

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, marked by rapid language acquisition and symbolic thinking.

Age

A measure of the time an individual or object has existed, often used to describe developmental stages in humans.

Egocentrism

An important feature of preoperational thought: the inability to distinguish between one’s own and someone else’s perspective.

Animism

A facet of preoperational thought: the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities and are capable of action.