REM Sleep Is Paradoxical Because

question 68

Multiple Choice

REM sleep is paradoxical because:

• A)the brain is active,but the major skeletal muscles appear to be paralyzed.
• B)the skeletal muscles remain active,but the brain is inactive.
• C)the brain is less active than it is during other sleep stages.
• D)both the brain and the body are inactive.

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Definitions:

Stanford County Prison Experiment

A controversial psychological study conducted in 1971 that simulated a prison environment to examine the effects of power dynamics on behavior.

Milgram's Obedience

A study conducted by Stanley Milgram showing the willingness of participants to obey authority figures even when required to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.

Role Enforcer

An individual or mechanism that ensures adherence to roles, rules, or norms within a particular context or system.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for his controversial experiments on obedience to authority figures.