Asked by Patrick Johnson on Sep 30, 2024
What is generally associated with non-REM sleep
A) nightmares
B) rapid eye movements
C) night terrors
D) dreams
Non-REM Sleep
A state of sleep that includes all sleep stages except for REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, characterized by slower brain waves and reduced brain activity.
Night Terrors
A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread, typically occurring in children during non-REM sleep.
Rapid Eye Movements
Quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction, which occur in phases of sleep associated with vivid dreaming.
- Outline the features and occurrences linked to REM and non-REM sleep stages.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the features and occurrences linked to REM and non-REM sleep stages.