Some Experiences Are Worth Remembering, Such as the Psychology Terms

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Multiple Choice

Some experiences are worth remembering, such as the psychology terms you are learning, while other memories are not so important, such as which sock you put on first this morning. These less important experiences fade away and are forgotten as the overall activation in the brain is reduced through

• A)REM sleep.
• B)slow-wave NREM sleep.
• C)lucid dreaming.
• D)hypnopompic sleep.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

The field of psychology that is about personal well-being and satisfaction; joy, sensual pleasure, and happiness; and optimism and hope for the future.

Personal Well-Being

Personal well-being is the overall state of an individual's emotional, psychological, and social health and happiness.

Sensual Pleasure

Enjoyment derived from gratifying bodily senses, such as taste, touch, and smell, often associated with a heightened sense of satisfaction and pleasure.

Optimism

An inclination to maintain a positive outlook and to expect the most favorable outcomes in situations.