During a sleep lab session, Miguel's EEG patterns show that his brain is so active that he looks like he is awake, but the sleep lab attendant verifies that Miguel is indeed asleep. Miguel is exhibiting
A)sleep spindles.
B)REM sleep.
C)night terrors.
D)somnambulism.

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REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements and a high level of brain activity that resembles an awake state, which matches the description of Miguel's EEG patterns during the sleep lab session.

During a Sleep Lab Session, Miguel's EEG Patterns Show That