Rapid Eye Movement (REM)is Called Paradoxical Sleep Because

Multiple Choice

Rapid eye movement (REM) is called paradoxical sleep because

A) electroencephalogram activity reverts toward that observed in an awake, alert person.
B) people are more likely to awaken spontaneously during REM sleep when arousal threshold is highest.
C) electroencephalogram activity can change quite extensively during REM sleep.
D) electroencephalogram activity is quite different from slow- wave sleep.
E) people are less likely to awaken spontaneously during REM sleep when arousal threshold is lowest.