Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with

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Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are a characteristic of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is when we experience vivid dreams. Therefore, the best choice is C, REM sleep. Choice A, change blindness, refers to the phenomenon of not noticing changes in a visual scene, and is not related to eye movements. Choice B, parallel processing, refers to the ability of the brain to process multiple things at once, and is not directly related to eye movements. Choice D, sleep apnea, is a sleeping disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, and is also not related to fast and jerky eye movements.

Fast and Jerky Movements of the Eyes Are Especially Likely