Asked by Amatullah Adams on May 06, 2024
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Which of the following occur more often during non-REM sleep than during REM sleep?
A) sleepwalking and sleep talking
B) sleepwalking and night terrors
C) sleep talking and nightmares
D) nightmares and night terrors
Non-REM Sleep
A type of sleep that is divided into three stages, characterized by slow brain waves and reduced metabolic activity, distinct from REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
Sleepwalking
A disorder that causes people to get up and walk around while in a state of sleep.
Night Terrors
A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurs during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep; differs from nightmares.
- Familiarize oneself with the distinguishing factors and distinctions of REM versus non-REM sleep phases.
- Detect and detail habitual phenomena connected with sleep, such as moving around while asleep, talking during sleep, and suffering from night terrors.
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SUTHANRAJ S JEEWAMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sleepwalking and night terrors occur more often during non-REM sleep than during REM sleep. Sleep talking, nightmares, and night terrors can occur during both non-REM and REM sleep.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the distinguishing factors and distinctions of REM versus non-REM sleep phases.
- Detect and detail habitual phenomena connected with sleep, such as moving around while asleep, talking during sleep, and suffering from night terrors.