When Researchers Studied Whether or Not Dreaming Occurs in Non-REM

question 102

Multiple Choice

When researchers studied whether or not dreaming occurs in non-REM sleep, they found that:

• A) it does, but the dreams are shorter and less vivid than in REM sleep.
• B) it does, but the dreams are longer and more fantastical than in REM sleep.
• C) it does not, unless the person has been chronically sleep deprived.
• D) it does not, unless the person is a patient with a severed corpus callosum.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A state of physiological and psychological activation or alertness, which can be triggered by stimuli that are perceived as exciting or challenging.

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation, conservation of energy, and slowing down bodily functions.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind or emotions.