Dreams that occur during __________ sleep are less storylike, and less memorable than dreams that occur during __________ sleep.
A) REM; NREM
B) Pre-REM; NREM
C) NREM; REM
D) QREM; REM

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Dreams that occur during NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep are less storylike and less memorable than dreams that occur during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. During NREM sleep, the brain is in a state of lower activity, which may account for the less vivid and less memorable dreams. During REM sleep, the brain is more active and resembles waking brain activity, which may explain the more storylike and memorable nature of dreams during this stage.

Dreams That Occur During __________ Sleep Are Less Storylike, and Less