The "3/sec Spike and Wave" Pattern Is Observed During

question 48

Multiple Choice

The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is observed during

• A) simple partial seizures.
• B) complex partial seizures.
• C) petit mal seizures.
• D) the Jacksonian march.

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Definitions:

Sensitivity

The capacity to perceive, feel, or be aware of stimuli or changes in the environment; can also refer to the degree of responsiveness to social or emotional matters.

Weber Fraction

A principle that quantifies the perception of change in a given stimulus, stating that the just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the original stimulus’s intensity.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount that a given stimulus must be increased or decreased so that an individual can detect the difference.

Standard Stimulus

A specific stimulus used as a reference point in psychological experiments to measure reactions or perceptions.