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Sleep Stages and Brain Waves in Psychology

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  • Normal waking state

    Characterized by Beta waves, which indicate active, alert brain activity.
  • Brain waves just before sleep

    Dominated by Alpha waves, indicating a relaxed, calm state before sleep.
  • Stage N1 sleep

    The first stage of sleep marked by Theta waves, representing light sleep.
  • Stage N2 sleep

    Characterized by Sleep spindles and K-complexes, which are brief bursts of brain activity important for memory consolidation.
  • Stage N3 sleep (Slow-wave sleep)

    Deep sleep stage dominated by Delta waves, associated with restorative sleep.
  • Stage R (REM) sleep

    Marked by Beta waves similar to waking state, associated with vivid dreaming and brain activity.
  • Sleep spindles

    Brief bursts of rapid brain activity during Stage N2 sleep, important for memory and learning.
  • K-complex

    A large wave that occurs during Stage N2 sleep, thought to help suppress cortical arousal and aid memory consolidation.
  • Theta waves

    Brain waves seen in Stage N1 sleep, indicating light sleep and transition from wakefulness.
  • Delta waves

    Slow brain waves characteristic of deep Stage N3 sleep, important for physical and mental restoration.
  • Beta waves

    Fast brain waves associated with active thinking and REM sleep.
  • Alpha waves

    Brain waves indicating a relaxed, calm state, often seen just before sleep.