Non- REM sleep
What does non-REM sleep mean?
Non-REM sleep means that your eyes do not have rapid eye movement, unlike REM-sleep.
What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
What are you sometimes able to control while lucid dreaming?
You may be able to control how your dream unfolds.
What can sleepwalking result in?
Can result in hostile and violent behavior.
What does it mean to dream about infidelity?
Indicate issues with trust, loyalty, and communication in a relationship.
how many stages of non-REM sleep are there?
Three
What are delta waves?
Very slow brain waves.
How often does the average person Lucid dream?
Usually only a handful of times a year.
When does sleepwalking occur?
Sleepwalking chances peak during early part of the night
What does it mean to dream about being chased?
Often suggest that such dreams mean that you are trying to avoid something in your daily life.
What happens to your eyes in muscles in the first stage of non-REM sleep?
Eyes and muscles slow down
After how long after you fall asleep does REM-sleep begin?
90 minutes/1 and a half hours
What are 3 benefits of Lucid Dreaming?
Less anxiety
better motor skills
Improved problem solving
More creativity
What can you see in the face to determine if someone is sleepwalking?
Glassy eyes with blank look on face during every episode.
What does it mean to dream about being naked in public?
Might indicate that you feel like a phony or that you are afraid of revealing your imperfections and shortcomings.
In stage 2 of non-REM sleep, what happens to your heart and body temperature?
Heart rate slows and body temperature drops.
How long can the final stage of REM-sleep last up to?
1 hour.
What part of your brain is the site of high-level tasks like making decisions or recalling memories?
The pre-frontal cortex
How long does a sleep-walking episode usually last?
30 seconds to 30 minutes
What does it mean to dream about dying?
Popular dream interpretations sometimes suggest that such dreams reflect anxiety about change or a fear of the unknown.
What is a burst of rapid waves in the brain called?
Sleep spindles.
Why do you have the most intense dreams during REM-sleep?
The brain is as active in REM-sleep as it is when awake.
Why may you have less anxiety after lucid dreaming?
Due to the control you feel while lucid dreaming.
What is sleepwalking also know as?
Sleepwalking is also called “somnambulism.”
What does it mean to dream about falling?
A sign that something in your life isn't going well. You may need to rethink a choice or consider a new direction in your life.