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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Learning Objectives
- Contrast REM sleep with non-REM sleep, focusing on their respective influences on dream activity.
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