AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A
dreaming.
B
minimal bodily movement.
C
regular breathing and pulse rate.
D
beta waves.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: b . Regular breathing and pulse rate .

Detailed explanation-2: -Rapid eye movement sleep, also known as REM sleep, is the third stage in your sleep cycle. It’s characterized by small, variable-speed brain waves, rapid eye movements, increased heart rate, and muscle paralysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -REM Sleep. REM sleep is defined by the presence of desynchronized (low-voltage, mixed-frequency) brain wave activity, muscle atonia, and bursts of rapid eye movements (Carskadon and Dement, 2005). “Sawtooth” wave forms, theta activity (3 to 7 counts per second), and slow alpha activity also characterize REM sleep.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is c. increased voluntary muscle movement. Instead, the body becomes nearly immobile. The other answers do in fact occur in REM sleep.

Detailed explanation-5: -Besides increased brain activity and muscle relaxation, your body goes through a series of changes during REM sleep. These changes include: Faster breathing. Increased heart rate and blood pressure.

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