Regarding NREM Sleep, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 591

Multiple Choice

Regarding NREM sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)NREM sleep is dream free about 90 percent of the time with NREM "dreams" mainly being just fleeting thoughts and images.
• B)Slow-wave NREM sleep reduces the overall activation of the brain.
• C)NREM sleep is deepest early in the night during the first few Stage 4 periods.
• D)Daytime stress tends to increase NREM sleep, which may rise dramatically when there is a death in the family, trouble at work, a marital conflict, or other emotionally charged event.

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