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Chapter 12: Problem 3

Dreams occur in __________ sleep.

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Dreams occur predominantly in REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.

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Understanding Sleep Cycles and Stages

In human sleep, there are two major types: REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement). REM sleep is characterized by quick, random movement of the eyes, accelerated respiration rate and increased brain activity among other features. NREM sleep has three stages, each stage is progressively deeper than the one before.
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Determining the Stage of Sleep Associated with Dreams

Most dreams occur during the REM sleep stage. During this stage, brain scans show activity levels similar to those when we are awake. It's thus called 'paradoxical sleep'. This REM sleep and dreaming connection is widely accepted in scientific communities and generally taught within psychology classes concerning this field.

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