Understanding Sleep and Dreams

What is the primary characteristic of NREM Stage 1 sleep?

• Deep sleep with Delta Brain Waves

• Light sleep with Alpha Brain Waves

• Dreaming with increased brain activity

• Physical paralysis

Which stage of sleep is associated with physical paralysis and dreaming?

• NREM 1

• NREM 2

• NREM 3

• REM Sleep

How does the Cognitive Theory explain the purpose of dreams?

• Dreams are symbolic messages of wish fulfillment

• Dreams are a result of neurons firing off randomly

• Dreams help reorganize thoughts and solve problems

• Dreams are a state of physical paralysis

What type of brain waves are primarily associated with NREM Stage 3 sleep?

• Alpha Brain Waves

• Beta Brain Waves

• Theta Brain Waves

• Delta Brain Waves

Which level of consciousness involves thoughts and feelings that are not readily available but easily accessible?

• Consciousness

• Preconsciousness

• Unconscious

• Altered States of Consciousness

What is the main focus of the Psychodynamic Theory of dreaming?

• Neurons firing off causing images

• Reorganizing thoughts and solving problems

• Symbolic messages of wish fulfillment and repressed memories

• Physical paralysis during sleep

Which stage of sleep is characterized by brain wave activity known as spindles?

• NREM 1

• NREM 2

• NREM 3

• REM Sleep

What is the primary function of the Circadian Rhythm?

• To induce dreams during sleep

• To regulate physical, mental, and behavioral changes in a 24-hour cycle

• To cause physical paralysis during REM sleep

• To increase brain activity during NREM sleep

Which level of consciousness is described as a state of awareness?

• Consciousness

• Preconsciousness

• Unconscious

• Altered States of Consciousness

What is the main characteristic of an Altered State of Consciousness?

• A state of deep sleep with Delta Brain Waves

• A change in one’s normal mental state

• Easily accessible thoughts and feelings

• Symbolic messages of wish fulfillment