Understanding Dreams and Memory

What is a common reason some people remember their dreams better than others?

• They have more vivid dreams.

• They sleep less.

• They dream more frequently.

• They have a better memory overall.

What does REM stand for in the context of sleep?

• Restful Eye Motion

• Rapid Eye Movement

• Random Eye Movement

• Rapid Emotional Memory

During REM sleep, which part of the brain is active that is also active when awake?

• Cerebral Cortex

• Thalamus

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

What hormone is associated with memory formation during sleep?

• Cortisol

• Melatonin

• Serotonin

• Norepinephrine

How does norepinephrine affect dream recall?

• It decreases brain activity.

• It induces deeper sleep.

• It helps create memory pathways.

• It prevents memory formation.

What is one method suggested to improve dream recall?

• Sleeping in a noisy environment

• Waking up abruptly

• Gradually waking up

• Keeping eyes open upon waking

Why might drinking water before bed help with dream recall?

• It keeps you hydrated.

• It causes frequent waking.

• It increases REM sleep.

• It reduces stress.

What is the effect of cortisol on memory when waking up abruptly?

• It focuses on the day ahead.

• It increases dream vividness.

• It enhances memory formation.

• It reduces stress levels.

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• Recursion by Blake Crouch

• The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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