Asked by ethan rivera on May 12, 2024

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Night terrors differ from nightmares in that night terrors

A) are less common than nightmares.
B) are frightening dreams that awaken a dreamer.
C) are absent during slow-wave sleep.
D) occur during the REM sleep.

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring in the first hours of NREM sleep, with the individual often having no memory of the event.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, minimal muscle activity, and slowed heart rate, essential for restorative sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.

  • Contrast REM sleep with non-REM sleep, focusing on their respective influences on dream activity.
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Leigh BiermanMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Night terrors are less common than nightmares and occur during non-REM sleep, specifically during slow-wave sleep, making them distinct from nightmares which typically occur during REM sleep and involve frightening dreams that awaken the dreamer. Night terrors, on the other hand, involve intense fear, screaming, or even sleepwalking, and the person often has no recollection of the event.