AP Psychology Stages of Sleep

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NREM Stage 1

alpha and theta waves

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NREM Stage 2

theta and start of delta waves

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NREM Stage 3 and 4

delta brain waves

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REM sleep

beta brain waves

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NREM Stage 1

lasts only a few minutes

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NREM Stage 2

start of true sleep

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NREM Stage 3

considered this stage when 20% of brain activity shows delta waves

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NREM Stage 4

considered this stage when delta waves exceed 50% of brain activity. Person does not experience sensory stimulation - hard to wake up

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REM sleep

brain activity becomes more active

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approximately 85% of dreams occur during this stage. eyes move rapidly back and forth beneath eyelids