Why Can’t I Remember My Dreams?

The video explores why some people remember their dreams while others don't, focusing on the role of REM sleep and brain activity. It explains that vivid dreams occur during REM sleep, where brain activity resembles that of being awake. Norepinephrine, a hormone, plays a crucial role in memory formation during sleep. Light sleepers tend to remember dreams better due to frequent awakenings that increase norepinephrine levels. Tips for improving dream recall include waking up slowly and keeping a dream journal.

What is the primary stage of sleep where most dreaming occurs?

• Light sleep

• Deep sleep

• REM sleep

• NREM sleep

During REM sleep, which part of the brain is active and contributes to vivid dreams?

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Cerebral cortex

• Brainstem

How does norepinephrine influence dream recall?

• It helps form memory pathways

• It induces deeper sleep

• It reduces emotional responses

• It decreases brain activity

What is one method suggested to improve dream recall?

• Sleeping in a noisy environment

• Waking up abruptly

• Avoiding water before bed

• Keeping eyes closed upon waking

What happens to norepinephrine levels during REM sleep?

• They fluctuate randomly

• They drop

• They remain constant

• They increase significantly