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What is the primary stage of sleep when most dreams occur?
What is the primary stage of sleep when most dreams occur?
- Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stage
- Light sleep stage
- Rapid-eye movement (REM) stage (correct)
- Deep sleep stage
What is the purpose of dreams, according to researchers?
What is the purpose of dreams, according to researchers?
- To prepare the body for physical activity
- To help people remember their daily activities
- To entertain the brain during sleep
- To help people process emotions, learn, and solve problems (correct)
How many periods of REM sleep do people usually have per night?
How many periods of REM sleep do people usually have per night?
- Five to seven periods
- Seven to ten periods
- One to two periods
- Three to five periods (correct)
What influences the content of dreams, besides the sleeping brain?
What influences the content of dreams, besides the sleeping brain?
What is a common theory about the purpose of dreams?
What is a common theory about the purpose of dreams?
What is a characteristic of REM sleep?
What is a characteristic of REM sleep?
What is a possible function of lucid dreaming, according to some individuals?
What is a possible function of lucid dreaming, according to some individuals?
What is the primary stage of sleep when lucid dreams typically occur?
What is the primary stage of sleep when lucid dreams typically occur?
What is a potential risk of lucid dreaming for people with mental health conditions?
What is a potential risk of lucid dreaming for people with mental health conditions?
What is a possible cause of nightmares, according to some evidence?
What is a possible cause of nightmares, according to some evidence?
What is a key aspect of Freud's theory on dreams?
What is a key aspect of Freud's theory on dreams?
What is the name of Freud's book that outlines his psychological technique for interpreting dreams?
What is the name of Freud's book that outlines his psychological technique for interpreting dreams?
