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If an adult man's brain is giving off mainly alpha waves, he is most likely
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Awake and resting
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Alpha waves (8-13 Hz) are predominantly present when a person is awake but in a relaxed, resting state with eyes closed. During deep sleep, the brain shows slower delta and theta waves. Being awake and nervous produces beta waves, while unconscious states show different wave patterns.