If you were relaxed with your eyes closed and were given an EEG,what type of brain waves would show up on your EEG?
A) beta waves
B) alpha waves
C) theta waves
D) sleep spindles

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When an individual is relaxed with their eyes closed, alpha waves are the predominant brain waves. These waves have a frequency between 8-13 Hz and are associated with a relaxed and meditative state. Beta waves (A) are associated with arousal and cognitive processing, theta waves (C) are associated with drowsiness and light sleep, and sleep spindles (D) are characteristic of stage 2 sleep.

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