Question

Carrie finds mrs. clark's psychology lecture to be boring and uninteresting. gradually, her muscles relax and drowsiness occurs. this drowsy but wakeful state is associated with _____________ brain waves.

Answer 1

This would be associated with Alpha brain waves. Alpha brain waves are a type that can be detected by either electroencephalography or magnetoencephalography. They ten to originate from the occipital lobe of the brain and often occur during a relaxed wakeful state, often with eyes closed. When the eyes are closed the occipital alpha waves send the strongest eeg brain signals.