PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carrie’s EEG shows sleep spindles. Which stage of sleep is she in?
A
NREM-1 (stage 1)
B
NREM-2 (stage 2)
C
NREM-3 (stage 3)
D
REM
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Along with another wave pattern called K-complexes, sleep spindles are considered a hallmark of stage 2 NREM sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 2. Stage 2 NREM sleep sees a continued slowing of heartbeat, breathing, muscle activity, and eye movements. During this stage, you also experience a reduction in body temperature. Throughout the course of the night, you spend about half the time in stage 2 sleep.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stage N2 Sleep Sleep spindles typically appear between 4 and 6 weeks of age. These rudimentary spindles are noted to be maximal over the central (vertex) regions and are typically of relatively lower amplitude and slightly lower frequency, but tend to remain about 12–14 Hz.

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