Which theory/hypothesis states that NREM sleep "calms" the brain, while REM sleep "sharpens" our memories of the previous day's more important experiences?
a. activation-synthesis hypothesis
b. neurocognition theory
c. dual process hypothesis
d. biological biasing theory
ANSWER: c
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A. biopsychosocial B. social ecology C. wellness D. illness
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b. successful in their careers. c. dissatisfied in their marriages. d. dissatisfied with their lives in general
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A) Immaturity B) Lack of commitment C) Lack of sexual knowledge D) Parental interference
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