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GCSE Psychology · key term
An area of the brainstem where increased neuronal activity generates random signals during REM sleep, according to Activation Synthesis Theory.
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Revise: Activation Synthesis Theory: Brain Processes and EvaluationAccording to the theory, neuronal activity increases during REM sleep in the pons, an area of the brainstem. This generates random electrical signals that travel to higher areas of the brain.
Distinguish activation in the pons from synthesis by the cerebral cortex: random signals are generated, then interpreted.
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