Why Is It Impossible for Sleepwalking to Occur During REM

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is it impossible for sleepwalking to occur during REM sleep?

• A) The postural muscles are so relaxed that they would not support a person.
• B) The heart rate is so slow that there would not be enough blood flowing to the large muscle.
• C) The part of the brain that is responsible for movement becomes inactive.
• D) The EEG shows too much spontaneous activity for specific muscles to be stimulated.

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Definitions:

Initial Impressions

The first and quick opinions we form about others upon meeting them, which are often based on their appearance and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes.