AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Brain waves that show that a patient is in in “deep sleep”
A
Beta Waves
B
Alpha Waves
C
Theta Waves
D
Delta Waves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the deepest level of sleep, stage IV sleep, the predominant EEG activity consists of low frequency (1–4 Hz), high-amplitude fluctuations called delta waves, the characteristic slow waves for which this phase of sleep is named.

Detailed explanation-2: -EEG delta waves are high-amplitude brain waves and are associated with deep sleep stages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delta Brainwaves: This brainwave is a low frequency and most often occurs while you are sleeping, relaxing or deeply meditating. When you enter a Delta state, you are at rest or deeply asleep. Delta brainwaves are essential for restoration and rejuvenation.

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