Can a Burger Really Give You Nightmares? | SciShow News

The video discusses Burger King's Nightmare King burger, which is claimed to cause nightmares. A sleep study was conducted to support this claim, but the results are questionable. The video explores scientific perspectives on nightmares, their causes, and how food might influence them. It also discusses the nocebo effect, where expectations can lead to perceived effects, and the misattribution of nightmares to specific foods.

What is the name of the new burger that is claimed to cause nightmares?

• Scary Burger

• Frightful Feast

• Dream King

• Nightmare King

What did Burger King do to support their claim about the Nightmare King?

• Held a public poll

• Consulted with chefs

• Commissioned a sleep study

• Conducted a taste test

According to the 2015 study, what percentage of participants reported that their dreams were affected by eating?

• 10.5%

• 25.3%

• 17.8%

• 30.1%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of nightmares?

• Dairy products

• Loud noises

• Spicy food

• Stress

What is the nocebo effect?

• A neutral expectation causing no effect

• An unexpected outcome from a placebo

• A negative expectation causing a negative effect

• A positive expectation causing a positive outcome

What might cause people to misattribute their nightmares to certain foods?

• Belief in folklore

• Lack of sleep

• Being away from home

• Misunderstanding scientific studies

What is one reason why eating before bed might lead to vivid dreams?

• It improves memory

• It causes dehydration

• It decreases body temperature

• It increases brain cell activity