Which of the following represents the usual progression of brain activity in a normal person falling asleep?
A) alpha waves dominate then transition to beta waves then comes a transition to theta waves
B) beta waves dominate then transition to alpha waves then comes a transition to delta waves
C) alpha waves dominate then transition to beta waves then comes a transition to delta waves
D) delta waves dominate then transition to alpha waves then comes a transition to theta waves
E) theta waves dominate then transition to alpha waves then comes a transition to beta waves

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In the usual progression of brain activity when a normal person falls asleep, beta waves (associated with wakefulness and concentration) give way to alpha waves (associated with relaxation and the transition between being awake and asleep), which then transition to delta waves (associated with deep sleep).

Which of the Following Represents the Usual Progression of Brain