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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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flickering of the open eyes and rapid brain waves flickering of the closed eyes and rapid brain waves flickering of the open eyes and slow, steady brain waves flickering of the closed eyes and slow, steady brain waves
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