Which of the following statements about nightmares is FALSE?
A)A nightmare is basically a pleasant dream that occurs during the deep sleep of stage 4 NREM.
B)Nightmares are more common in children.
C)Nightmares usually have the general theme of being helpless in the face of being aggressively attacked or pursued.
D)Nightmares often produce spontaneous awakenings.

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Nightmares are not pleasant dreams and they do not occur during stage 4 NREM, but instead, they are distressing dreams that occur during REM sleep.

Which of the Following Statements About Nightmares Is FALSE