During a late-night study session,your friend has fallen asleep and you can tell from the movement of her eyes that she is in REM sleep.You decide to wake her up and ask her about her dream.Research on dream content suggests that which of the following would be more likely to be in her dream,your friend reports? ____________________

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Research suggests that scary and negative events are more likely to be included in dreams during REM sleep. Flying or winning the lottery may still occur, but the chances are lower compared to a scary and stressful dream. It is also possible that she wasn't having a dream, but since she is in REM sleep, it is more likely that she was dreaming.

During a Late-Night Study Session,your Friend Has Fallen Asleep and You