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An extraneous variable is any variable that is inadvertently part of a research study but not directly investigated.
Falling Asleep
The process by which a person transitions from wakefulness to sleep.
REM Sleep
A sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movement, dreaming, and increased brain activity.
NREM Sleep
Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a restorative sleep phase characterized by reduced physiological activity and is divided into stages reflecting depth of sleep.
REM Sleep
A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more brain activity, and vivid dreams.
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