During Non-REM Sleep

question 88

Multiple Choice

During non-REM sleep,

• A)the eyes dart beneath the eyelids.
• B)the arms and legs twitch.
• C)breathing, heart rate, and brain activity are steady.
• D)it is believed that the brain is stimulated in a way that helps foster growth in the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Self-verification

The tendency for individuals to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from the external environment.

Symbolic Self-completion

A theory that individuals strive to achieve and maintain self-definitions, and when they feel incomplete in a certain role, they seek symbols that represent success in that area.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparison with others, often in terms of abilities, achievements, and social status.

Sociometer Model

The idea that a basic function of self-esteem is to indicate to the individual how much he or she is accepted by other people.