Late at night, you see Steve Gutenberg on an infomercial talking about some sleeping aid and how important REM sleep is for daily functioning. Steve emphasizes one false assumption about REM sleep. What is it?
a. ?REM sleep occurs more frequently later in the sleep cycle.
b. ?More REM sleep is needed as one's age increases.
c. ?One's EEG during REM sleep resembles that of a person who is awake.
d. ?The body's muscles are nearly paralyzed during REM sleep.
ANSWER:
b
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