The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is observed during
A) simple partial seizures.
B) complex partial seizures.
C) absence seizures.
D) the Jacksonian march.

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The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is a hallmark feature of absence seizures. Simple and complex partial seizures do not typically show this pattern, and the Jacksonian march refers to the spread of motor symptoms in focal seizures.

The "3/sec Spike and Wave" Pattern Is Observed During