Paul Is Wide Awake and Studying for an Upcoming Exam

question 142

Multiple Choice

Paul is wide awake and studying for an upcoming exam.While he is studying his brain activity is being recorded using an electroencephalograph (EEG) .The EEG recording is MOST likely to be dominated by

• A) low voltage, low frequency brain waves.
• B) low voltage, high frequency brain waves.
• C) high voltage, high frequency brain waves.
• D) high voltage, low frequency brain waves.

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Definitions:

Disordered Behavior

Actions or reactions that deviate significantly from what is considered normative or functional in society, often a symptom of mental illness or distress.

Specific Phobia

Fear of objects or specific situations or events.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others in social situations.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing lasting stress and fear reactions.