The brain | Dreams | Interpreting Dreams | Random |
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Rapid Eye Movement
What does REM stand for?
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REM sleep
When do dreams occur?
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False
True or False: Dreams can only be interpreted one way
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A. Nightmare Disorder
What disorder is associated with recurring nightmares?
A. Nightmare Disorder B. Insomnia C. Paranoia D. Mad Cow Disease |
Higher brain functions (thinking, learning)
What is the cerebral cortex responsible for?
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2 hours
How many hours per night do we usually dream?
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fear of growing old/becoming unattractive
What does teeth falling out in a dream symbolize?
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False; mammals and birds are the only known animals to experience REM sleep
True or False: All animals dream
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The pons
Which part of the brain sends signals that begin REM sleep?
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Anxiety
What negative emotion is most commonly experienced in dreams?
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A. Death
Which of these is associated with change?
A. Death B. Being chased C. Teeth falling out D. Killing |
Edgar Allen Poe
Which Gothic horror author based many of his stories on his dreams?
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The brain stem
What part of the brain causes limb paralysis during sleep?
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Lucid dreaming, dream control, nightmares
Give three types of "unusual" dreaming
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Teeth falling out: fear of growing old and being unattractive
Death: change Killing: wanting to “kill” a part of your personality Being chased: feeling threatened Tests/exams: self-evaluation
Name 3 common dreams and their interpretations
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C. Mesopotamia
Which ancient civilization first recorded dreams?
A. China B. Egypt C. Mesopotamia D. Greece |