Do scary movies give children nightmares?
Overstimulation of any kind, including scary movies does tend to promote nightmarish dreams. So do arguments or conflict prior to bed, and even watching the late news program when it contains graphic and upsetting elements. Those who are prone to nightmares should indeed watch lighter less gruesome things prior to bedtime. • Why do some people remember their dreams and others do not? Dream recall is linked with personality type and lifestyle. Women and girls are more prone to good dream recall than men. People who meditate or have interests in the arts, writing or fields that exercise the imagination are more inclined to vivid, regular dream recall. Also lifestyle plays a part; people who awaken rapidly and rush to school or work tend not to remember their dreams. For the person who wants to try developing better recall, its best to make the attempt on the weekend or days when you can get up in a more leisurely fashion. • Why do you think people dream? Modern theory states that REM (ra
