Which of the Following Is Not True of REM Sleep

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of REM sleep?

• A)Disruption of REM sleep decreases retention of memories.
• B)When rats are presented with a learned cue for shock during REM sleep,shock avoidance behavior is enhanced the following day.
• C)Electrical stimulation of the reticular formation during REM sleep improves the performance of rats the following day.
• D)It allows the heated brain to rest.

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