People who heard unusual phrases prior to sleep were awakened each time they began REM sleep. The fact that they remembered less the next morning provides support for the ________ theory of dreaming.

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The information-processing theory suggests that dreams help us sort out the day's experiences and consolidate our memories, which is supported by the finding that interrupting REM sleep, when most dreaming occurs, can impair memory.

People Who Heard Unusual Phrases Prior to Sleep Were Awakened