Which of the following statements concerning paradoxical sleep is incorrect?
a. paradoxical sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements.
b. a person normally passes through paradoxical sleep before entering slow-wave sleep.
c. dreaming occurs only during paradoxical sleep.
d. the EEG pattern during paradoxical sleep is similar to that of an alert, awake person.
e. a specified amount of paradoxical sleep appears to be required.
B
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