Characteristics of REM Sleep

Medium Unit 10: States Of Consciousness Sleep And Dreams

During sleep, particularly in the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage, various psychological and physiological phenomena occur that are crucial for understanding our states of consciousness. REM sleep is often associated with vivid dreaming and increased brain activity.

Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic of REM sleep?

It is the stage of sleep where most restorative processes for the body occur.

During this stage, the eyes move rapidly, and dreams are more vivid.

Muscle tone is significantly increased, allowing for body movement.

It primarily occurs in the first half of the sleep cycle.

Brain waves during this stage resemble those when a person is awake.

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