REM Sleep Has Been Called "Paradoxical Sleep" Because

question 151

Multiple Choice

REM sleep has been called "paradoxical sleep" because:

• A) the brain is very active, yet the body is entirely inactive.
• B) the body is very active and restless, but the brain is very inactive.
• C) the eyes are open, though the person remains asleep.
• D) colorful dreams occur, in contrast to the black-and-white dreams of NREM sleep.

Understand Freud’s theory of dreaming and its criticisms.

Comprehend the psychoanalytic explanation of hypnosis and its challenges.

Analyze the role of psychological defense mechanisms across different ages and their impact on mental health.

Recognize the physiological indicators used in dream research.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

A belief system where individuals perceive their successes or failures to be a result of external factors or forces beyond their control.

Stress

A reaction of the body and mind to demanding or threatening situations, invoking a physiological and psychological response.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one has control over their life and outcomes, attributing success and failure to one's own efforts and abilities.

Life Satisfaction

A measure of how people evaluate their lives as a whole rather than their current feelings.