Topic Tuesday 11/03 - Dreams

What happens to your brain when you are dreaming?

• It completely shuts down.

• Some parts are active, while others are not.

• It is fully active.

• It is less active than when awake.

What is REM sleep?

• A state where your body is very active.

• A state where your brain is completely inactive.

• A state where your eyes move rapidly and you have vivid dreams.

• A state where you don't dream at all.

Why might dreams be important according to some scientists?

• They have no real purpose.

• They help us remember and connect important information.

• They help us forget unnecessary information.

• They are just random images.

What happens to your breathing and heartbeat during REM sleep?

• They speed up significantly.

• They slow down a little.

• They remain the same as when awake.

• They stop completely.

Which animals experience REM sleep?

• Only humans.

• All mammals and some birds.

• No animals experience REM sleep.

• Only birds.

What might dreams help us sort out according to some scientists?

• Our daily schedules.

• Our feelings and emotions.

• Our physical health.

• Our financial problems.

What is one theory about why we dream?

• To make us more tired.

• To help us solve problems and be creative.

• To entertain us while we sleep.

• To keep us awake.

What is the first stage of sleep described in the text?

• Dreamless sleep.

• Light sleep where you might feel awake.

• Deep sleep.

• REM sleep.

What might happen if you are scared or worried during the day?

• You will not dream at all.

• You might have a dream about being scared or worried.

• You will only have happy dreams.

• You will not remember any dreams.

What do some creative people use dreams for?

• To remember their past.

• To get more sleep.

• To find inspiration and ideas.

• To avoid thinking about their work.