Amanda frequently experiences nightmares, and she has been told by a doctor that she is having lucid dreams. What advice would you give Amanda to minimize the disturbance she experiences from her nightmares?
A. Use melatonin before bedtime and again in the middle of the night if she has a nightmare.
B. Limit her sleep so she spends more time in N-REM than in REM sleep.
C. Take control during the dream to change the content or storyline.
D. Go to a Freudian psychologist to discuss how her unconscious mind is affecting her dreams.
Answer: C
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