Jack, a 4-year-old, watches an action-packed movie while having dinner. Without realizing, he eats a lot more than his usual diet. Since it is way past his bedtime, his mother immediately tucks him in. Early in the morning, Jack knocks at his parents' door and starts crying. He tells them that he had a frightening dream in which he fell down from a high cliff. This scenario best illustrates

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Jack experienced a nightmare, which is a frightening or unpleasant dream. Nightmares typically occur during REM sleep and can often be remembered upon waking, as illustrated by Jack being able to describe his dream about falling from a high cliff.

Jack, a 4-Year-Old, Watches an Action-Packed Movie While Having Dinner