Joseph is participating in an EEG study at his university, and the researcher has just asked him to perform some difficult calculations in his head. Which pattern of brain waves is most likely to be recorded from Joseph's brain during this task?

A. beta
B. alpha
C. theta
D. delta


Answer: A

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