Unless Some Type of Pathology Is Present, the First Segment

question 88

Multiple Choice

 Unless some type of pathology is present, the first segment of sleep is

• A) always REM.
• B) always NREM.
• C) a mixture of REM and NREM.
• D) a special state that cannot be characterized as either REM or NREM.

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Definitions:

Behavioural

Pertaining to observable actions or responses of organisms, behavioural emphasizes the external activities as opposed to internal processes.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach and theory of mind developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes and the resolution of internal psychological conflicts.

Personal Growth

The process of improving self-awareness, developing talents, enhancing quality of life, and realizing personal dreams and aspirations.

Operant Theorist

A psychologist or researcher who studies or follows the theories of operant conditioning, focusing on how reinforcement and punishment influence behavior.