U1 - T4LO21. CH10 - Measures of Consciousness

The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ ___ _ is a device that detects, amplifies and records electrical activity in the brain.

• electroencephalograph
• electrooculograph
• electromyograph
• galvanic skin response

Which one of the following is not one of the five basic types of brainwave patterns?

• Beta waves
• Alpha waves
• Theta waves
• Sawtooth waves

Which of the following brainwave patterns are indicative of being alert and awake?

• Beta waves
• Alpha waves
• Theta waves
• Delta waves

An appropriate definition of beta waves could be:

• waves with a small amplitude and large frequency, associated with sleep
• waves with a small amplitude and high frequency, associated with being alert and awake
• a sharp rise and fall in amplitude
• waves that people experience when in a deep sleep

Identify the most appropriate measurement for REM sleep:

• EMG
• EOG
• EEG
• Self report