Psych 1101 Chapter 3 Consciouness - PUNK ROCK PSYCHOLOGY

R.E.M. Sleep (Paradoxical Sleep)• R.E.M.: rapid eye movement sleep, stage wherevivid dreams occur. Known as Paradoxical becausemuscles are relaxed yet body is highly active.• Heart rate increases, Breathing more rapid, eyesdart behind lids.• Genitals become aroused during R.E.M. sleep evenwhen dreams are not sexual in nature.• As sleep cycle continues, R.E.M. sleep gets longerand longer.