Which of the Following Statements Regarding REM Sleep Is True

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding REM sleep is true?

• A)During REM sleep, brain activity and physiological arousal are significantly less than they are during active wakefulness.
• B)During REM sleep, brain activity and physiological arousal are similar to that of active wakefulness.
• C)During REM sleep, EEG patterns show a dominance of delta waves.
• D)During REM sleep, EEG patterns show a dominance of theta waves.

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A specific prediction that can be tested, and proved or disproved.

Refuting

The act of disproving a statement or argument by presenting evidence or logical reasoning.

Empirical Evidence

Refers to the information obtained through observation and documentation of patterns and behaviors rather than theories or beliefs.

Observation

The act of closely monitoring or noting phenomena as they occur naturally without interfering or manipulating the situation.