Shirely's electroencephalogram (EEG) indicates desynchronous activity. She is likely
A) in a coma.
B) in stage 3 or 4 of NREM sleep.
C) dreaming.
D) awake.

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Desynchronous activity on an EEG indicates that the brain is not in a synchronized state, which is typical of wakefulness. This rules out options A, B, and C, which all involve more synchronized brain activity. Therefore, the best choice is D: awake.

Shirely's Electroencephalogram (EEG) Indicates Desynchronous Activity