Asked by Domonic Bennett on May 31, 2024
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Which device would a sleep researcher use to monitor a sleeping person's brain waves?
A) electromyograph (EMG)
B) electrocardiograph (EKG)
C) electro-oculograph (EOG)
D) electroencephalograph (EEG)
Electroencephalograph (EEG)
A device used to record electrical activity of the brain, used in the diagnosis of various neurological disorders, in sleep research, and for monitoring brain activity in other research contexts.
- Comprehend the methodologies employed in the investigation and quantification of consciousness within psychological studies.
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Stephani StoutJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
An electroencephalograph (EEG) is the device used to monitor a sleeping person's brain waves. The other options (EMG, EKG, EOG) are used to measure muscle activity, heart rate, and eye movements respectively.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the methodologies employed in the investigation and quantification of consciousness within psychological studies.