Question

You are watching sleep researchers monitor the sleep of a normal adult. What brain waves would you observe when the person is in the first stage of sleep

Answer 1

During the first stage of sleep, alpha and theta brain waves can be observed.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the first stage of sleep, known as stage 1 sleep, brain waves associated with both alpha and theta waves can be observed. Alpha waves have a frequency of 8-12 Hz and higher amplitude, while theta waves have a lower frequency (4-7 Hz) and higher amplitude than alpha waves.

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