DREAM RECALL AND THE PHYSIOLOGY OF SLEEP.
A Shapiro, Donald R. Goodenough, I Biederman, I Sleser
Journal of Applied Physiology July 1, 1964 DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1964.19.4.778 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 13 |
| Population | Human subjects studied over 4 nights of sleep |
| Duration | 4 nights of sleep |
| Measures | EEG, eye-movement potentials, heart rate, respiration, dream reports |
| Topics | Dreaming |
| Keywords | Humans Electrocardiography Electroencephalography Eye movements Dreams Memory Sleep Physiology Respiration |
| Key findings | Respiratory rate was more irregular during REM periods that led to dream reports than during REM periods that led to reports of dreamless sleep, suggesting a possible association between respiratory irregularity and dream experience. |
Abstract
Thirteen subjects were studied for 4 nights of sleep by simultaneous recording of EEG, eye-movement potentials, heart rate, and respiration. The subjects were awakened from stage 1 sleep periods with rapid, conjugate eye movements (REM periods) and asked to describe any preawakening experiences (dream or thoughts). Respiratory rate was more irregular during REM periods which led to dream reports than during REM periods which led to reports of dreamless sleep. Submitted on August 5, 1963
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| The relationship of nightmare frequency and nightmare distress to well‐being Adults who reported dreams | 2004 | Observational cohort | n = 147 |
| The prevalence of nightmares and their independence from anxiety. Undergraduates | 1990 | Observational study using daily dream logs | n = 220 |
Citations in the library
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- High dream recall frequency: A sign of good quality of life? Mentálhigiéné és Pszichoszomatika August 19, 2011
- REPRESSION, INTERFERENCE AND FIELD DEPENDENCE AS FACTORS IN DREAM FORGETTING1 ETS Research Bulletin Series December 1, 1973
- Circadian and ultradian influences on dreaming: a dual rhythm model. Brain Research Bulletin October 30, 2006
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