Term ID: T4746

Rapid Eye Movement Sleep

/rapid-eye-movement-sleep/
Stage of sleep characterized by vivid dreams, memory consolidation, and important neurological processes.
Example: REM sleep periods that account for emotional processing, learning consolidation, and psychological restoration during sleep cycles.

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Reference: Aserinsky & Kleitman (1953)