One Variation of the Mental Housekeeping View of Dreams Holds

question 276

Multiple Choice

One variation of the mental housekeeping view of dreams holds that during REM sleep, "reverse learning" occurs. In this view, dreams:

• A) reflect ongoing conscious concerns.
• B) are associated with the strengthening of synaptic connections.
• C) are merely the process by which useless information is deleted from memory.
• D) involve the re-learning of information acquired throughout the day.

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Definitions:

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Lactase Activity

The function of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body.

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