Studies show that activity decreases in the prefrontal cortex during REM.Among other things,the prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning and logical thinking.Researchers think this may affect dream content by
A) reducing our ability to process imagined colours.
B) providing us with a temporary sixth sense.
C) allowing dreams to be illogical and bizarre.
D) increasing the release of melatonin.

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Studies have shown that decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex during REM sleep may affect dream content by allowing dreams to be more illogical and bizarre, as this area of the brain is responsible for planning and logical thinking. There is no evidence to suggest that this would affect the processing of imagined colors or provide a temporary sixth sense. The release of melatonin is not directly related to activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Studies Show That Activity Decreases in the Prefrontal Cortex During