The Dual Process Hypothesis of Sleep Describes

question 51

Multiple Choice

The dual process hypothesis of sleep describes

• A)how the slow wave sleep early in the night brings activation levels down so the brain can be refreshed and less important memories can fade.
• B)how random activity in lower brain centers results in the manufacture of relatively bizarre dreams by higher brain centers.
• C)how dreams reflect everyday waking thoughts and emotions.
• D)why a dreamer feels awake and capable of normal thought and action.

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