THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Question
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Which of the following is not a brain-wave pattern during sleep?
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Gamma Waves
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Beta Waves
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Alpha Waves
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Theta Waves
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gamma waves are the fastest brain waves. They mainly occur when you’re highly alert and conscious. They range from 30 to 80 Hertz.
Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, brain waves are faster and have higher frequencies during wakefulness. Brain waves become slower when a person is drowsy and slow down further during deeper stages of sleep. However, in REM sleep. View Source, brain wave patterns resemble those of someone who is awake.
Detailed explanation-3: -During REM sleep, 6–8 Hz theta waves and high-frequency gamma oscillations dominated in the dentate, whereas waking activity was accompanied by smaller amplitude 8–10 Hz theta waves and gamma activity in this region.
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