In what way is paradoxical sleep a paradox?

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In what way is paradoxical sleep a paradox?

2007-03-19 12:56:01 · 2 answers · asked by _cuteangel562_ 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology

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Paradoxical sleep is what is commonly referred to as REM sleep...a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep. It's called paradoxical because instead of becoming more inactive, the brain seems to come alive with dreams, such a high state of activity that even the eyes dart back and forth under the closed eyelids.

2007-03-19 13:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋

Paradoxical Sleep

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