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Explain what is meant by a place cell and discuss the role of these cells in spatial memory.
K-Complexes
Brain waves that occur during stage 2 of NREM sleep, characterized by a sudden increase in wave amplitude, and thought to aid in sleep-based memory consolidation and sleep quality.
Slow-Wave Sleep
A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced muscle activity, and slowed physiological activity, facilitating restorative processes.
Activation-Synthesis Theory
The idea that dreams are the result of the brain’s attempts to make sense of random brain activity by combining the activity with stored memories.
Stage 2 Sleep
Second stage of sleep, where a person is truly asleep; EEGs show K-complexes and sleep spindles, and there is much less conscious awareness of both the external world and inner mental activity.
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