In Response to a Difficult Question,a Person Is Likely to Respond

question 39

Multiple Choice

In response to a difficult question,a person is likely to respond more slowly than if an easy question had been asked.In terms of the overall response times,the difficult question would yield __________.

• A)response times with lower numbers
• B)response times with higher numbers
• C)response times would not differ
• D)not enough information has been provided

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert state of mind, characteristic of waking consciousness.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, during which dreams often occur, and the body experiences decreased muscle tone.

Dreaming

A collection of mental images, ideas, and emotional experiences that happen during sleep.

Brain Waves

The rhythmic or repetitive patterns of neural activity in the brain, measurable by electroencephalography (EEG).