You are watching your infant sleep and suddenly notice that her eyes sway back and forth from side to side beneath her eyelids.At first you are frightened,but then remember that this phenomenon was described in your textbook and is a normal stage of sleep.Which of the following stage of sleep is your infant in?

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The swaying of the eyes is a characteristic of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is a stage of sleep where the brain is highly active and dreaming occurs. This is a normal stage of sleep and essential for healthy brain development in infants. Choices A, B, and D are not relevant to this situation.

You Are Watching Your Infant Sleep and Suddenly Notice That