Oneirology Oneirology These questions focus on the neurological and genetic aspects of dreaming and sleep disorders related to oneirology. 1 / 10 In patients with narcolepsy, a deficiency in which neuropeptide is thought to contribute to both sleep disturbances and vivid, dream-like hallucinations? Histamine Melatonin Orexin (hypocretin) Cortisol 2 / 10 Which neurotransmitter is hypothesized to play a critical role in the regulation of REM sleep and the intensity of dreams, as it affects the cholinergic systems in the brain? Serotonin Norepinephrine Acetylcholine Dopamine 3 / 10 Which specific brain wave pattern is most commonly associated with REM sleep, during which most vivid dreaming occurs? Alpha waves Beta waves Delta waves Theta waves 4 / 10 Recent neuroimaging studies have shown that activity in which brain region is significantly reduced during REM sleep, possibly explaining the illogical and emotional nature of dreams? Prefrontal cortex Amygdala Hippocampus Occipital lobe 5 / 10 In the context of dream research, what does the term “hypnagogic” refer to? The period immediately before falling asleep The period immediately after waking up A type of recurring dream A lucid dream state 6 / 10 Which hormone is known to regulate the sleep-wake cycle and may influence dream patterns? Melatonin Cortisol Ghrelin Insulin 7 / 10 Which of the following is a common technique used to increase the likelihood of lucid dreaming? Sleep deprivation Reality testing Hypnosis Meditation 8 / 10 According to Freudian theory, which part of the mind is responsible for creating dreams? Id Ego Superego Conscious mind 9 / 10 Which neurotransmitter is thought to decrease significantly during REM sleep, contributing to muscle atonia? Serotonin Dopamine Norepinephrine Acetylcholine 10 / 10 Which theory of dreaming suggests that dreams are the brain’s way of making sense of random neural activity? Freudian theory Activation-synthesis theory Information processing theory Cognitive theory Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin