Oneirology

In patients with narcolepsy, a deficiency in which neuropeptide is thought to contribute to both sleep disturbances and vivid, dream-like hallucinations?

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?

Which specific brain wave pattern is most commonly associated with REM sleep, during which most vivid dreaming occurs?

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?

In the context of dream research, what does the term “hypnagogic” refer to?

Which hormone is known to regulate the sleep-wake cycle and may influence dream patterns?

Which of the following is a common technique used to increase the likelihood of lucid dreaming?

According to Freudian theory, which part of the mind is responsible for creating dreams?

Which neurotransmitter is thought to decrease significantly during REM sleep, contributing to muscle atonia?

Which theory of dreaming suggests that dreams are the brain’s way of making sense of random neural activity?