Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called ________.
A) delta waves
B) sleep spindles
C) paradoxical sleep waves
D) beta waves

Question

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called ________.
A) delta waves
B) sleep spindles 
C) paradoxical sleep waves
D) beta waves

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleep spindles are the short bursts of brainwave activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep. Delta waves are slower brainwaves associated with Stage 3 and 4 sleep, paradoxical sleep waves are associated with REM sleep, and beta waves are associated with wakefulness.

Short, Rhythmic Bursts of Brainwave Activity That Appear During Stage