Sarah is preparing for a meditation session to relax after a stressful day. She wants to achieve a calm, wakeful state that promotes creativity and mental coordination. Which brainwave frequency is Sarah most likely to experience during this state?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Answer explanation
Alpha waves (8-12 Hz) are associated with calm wakefulness, relaxation, and creativity, making them ideal for meditation and mental coordination
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
John is working on a complex math problem that requires intense focus and cognitive processing. Which brainwave frequency is most likely dominant in his brain during this task?
Gamma waves
Answer explanation
Gamma waves (>30 Hz) are associated with high-level cognitive processing, such as solving complex problems and intense focus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Emma is feeling drowsy and finds it hard to focus on her work. She feels like she’s in a slow-progress mode. Which brainwave frequency might be dominant in her brain during this state?
Answer explanation
Delta waves (<4 Hz), which dominate during deep sleep and drowsy states, can make individuals feel lethargic and inattentive, similar to being in "1st gear"
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
During a creative brainstorming session, Jane finds herself daydreaming and coming up with new ideas. Which brainwave frequency is most likely active during this time?
Answer explanation
Theta waves (4-8 Hz) are linked to creativity, intuition, and daydreaming, often occurring when the mind is internally focused
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Mark suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). During tasks that require focus, he often struggles with attention. Which brainwave frequency might be unusually high in Mark’s brain during these tasks?
Answer explanation
Individuals with ADHD often show increased delta wave activity when trying to focus, which leads to restricted attention and resembles a drowsy state
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Lisa is preparing for an important presentation. She needs to stay relaxed but focused on her task. Which sub-band of beta waves would be most beneficial for her mental state?
Answer explanation
Low Beta waves are associated with a relaxed yet focused mental state, which would help Lisa stay calm while maintaining attention on her task
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Tom has been experiencing memory problems and difficulty concentrating. His doctor suspects cognitive decline due to aging. What change in his EEG might indicate this issue?
Decrease in Beta waves and increase in theta waves.
Answer explanation
Changes or decreases in beta wave activity can signal cognitive decline or aging-related issues in cognitive performance
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