Which of the Following Statements About Nightmares Is FALSE

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nightmares is FALSE?

• A)A nightmare is basically a pleasant dream that occurs during the deep sleep of stage 4 NREM.
• B)Nightmares are more common in children.
• C)Nightmares usually have the general theme of being helpless in the face of being aggressively attacked or pursued.
• D)Nightmares often produce spontaneous awakenings.

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Definitions:

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