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Which Sleep Stage Is Characterized by Theta Brain Waves and Typically

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 Which sleep stage is characterized by theta brain waves and typically lasts from one to seven minutes? 


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Social Conditioning

The process through which individuals learn norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society through experience and interaction.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point, after which performance begins to decrease.

Arousal

A state of being physiologically alert and responsive to stimuli, often leading to increased physical activity and cognitive awareness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and maintaining daily physiological cycles.

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