Research on Sleep and Dreaming Fails to Confirm That

question 58

Multiple Choice

Research on sleep and dreaming fails to confirm that

• A) the use of sleeping pills reduces REM sleep.
• B) increased genital arousal accompanies dreaming regardless of whether the dream's content is sexual.
• C) when dreaming of performing an activity,our limbs move in concert with the dream.
• D) NREM-3 sleep periods become shorter as we progress through a full night of sleep.

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Definitions:

Mono-operation Bias

A form of research bias resulting from using only one method or approach to collect data or measure variables, potentially limiting the validity of findings.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, ensuring the accuracy of the theoretical concept it intends to reflect.

Internal Validity

The extent to which the results of a study are due to the manipulation of the independent variable and not other factors.

Causal Relationship

indicates a situation where one variable directly affects another variable, implying causation rather than just correlation.