Dreams

Dreams and SleepUnderstanding our Dreams through our Sleep

Kaitlyn McClungWhat are Dreams?A succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleepAn aspiration; goal; aimA vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydreamA wild or vain fancySomething of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellenceKaitlyn McClung

Types of SleepNREM or Non-REM Non Rapid Eye MovementREM Rapid Eye Movement

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StagesKaitlyn McClungNon Rapid Eye Movement3 stages: N1, N2, and N3Little Dreaming

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Non Rapid Eye MovementStage N1Alpha waves to theta wavesSomnolence or drowsy sleepLoss of some muscle toneLoss of most conscious awarenessKaitlyn McClung

Non Rapid Eye MovementStage N2Sleep spindles and K-complexesMuscle activity measured by EMG decreasesConscious awareness disappears45% to 55% total sleepKaitlyn McClung

Non Rapid Eye MovementStage N3Deep or slow wave sleepMinimum of 20% delta wavesParasomnias night terrors, bedwetting, sleepwalking, and sleep-talkingKaitlyn McClung

Rapid Eye Movement20% to 25% of total sleep timeLow voltage EEGDreamingDescending muscular atonia Paralysis may be necessaryKaitlyn McClung

Sleep We NeedAge and ConditionAmount per dayNewbornUp to 18 hours1 to 12 months14 to 18 hours1 to 3 years12 to 15 hours3 to 5 years11 to 13 hours5 to 12 years9 to 11 hoursAdolescents9 to 10 hoursAdults7 to 8+ hoursPregnant Women8+ hoursKaitlyn McClung

Lucid dreamsDaydreamsNormal DreamsFalse AwakeningsPsychic DreamsNightmares

Types of DreamsKaitlyn McClung

Lucid Dreams

Night mares

Daydreaming

Normal DreamingTypes of DreamsKaitlyn McClung

Psychic DreamsInterpretationGiving meaningAncient societiesSupernatural communicationDivine intervention

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Sites to Assist Further LearningWikipedia-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_interpretationTypes of Dreams--http://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/types-of-dreams.htmlKaitlyn McClung

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