How long should your naps be? - Sara C. Mednick

Which of the following changes occurs during Stage 2 sleep?

• Your brain activity becomes similar to when you are awake.

• Your body temperature drops, and muscles relax.

• You experience your deepest sleep.

• You are just beginning to fall asleep.

Which stage of sleep is considered the deepest and typically lasts about 20-30 minutes?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• REM sleep

What length of nap is primarily associated with strengthening the connections between neurons for learning?

• A 5-minute nap.

• A 30-minute nap.

• A 60-minute nap.

• A 90-minute nap.

During REM sleep, what happens to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for inhibition and cognitive control?

• It becomes highly active.

• It becomes much less active.

• It works with the amygdala to transfer memories.

• It fires in unison with other neurons to create sleep spindles.