The Difference Between Dreams Experienced During REM Sleep Versus Dreams

question 102

Multiple Choice

The difference between dreams experienced during REM sleep versus dreams experienced during slow-wave sleep is that __________.

• A) REM sleep dreams are more vivid and pictorial
• B) slow-wave sleep dreams are pictorial but sparse in details
• C) slow-wave sleep dreams are likely to be highly complex
• D) REM sleep dreams are likely give only sparse details

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