In Which Stage or Stages of Sleep Does Dreaming Occur

question 139

Multiple Choice

In which stage or stages of sleep does dreaming occur?

• A)Only during stage 4 sleep
• B)More often during stage 4, but sometimes during other stages also
• C)More often during REM sleep, but sometimes during other stages also
• D)Only during REM sleep

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