Paradoxical sleep was so called because
a. this type of sleep is a mystery to scientists.
b. the EEG tracings during paradoxical sleep vary wildly from person to person.
c. the EEG tracings during paradoxical sleep can only be interpreted by the sleeper.
d. the EEG tracings during this type of sleep resemble those of a person who is awake.
Answer: d. the EEG tracings during this type of sleep resemble those of a person who is awake.
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