Erica Whiting
 · she/her • Licensed Clinical Psychologist • AATBS EPPP Coach

EPPP Study Aid: Sleep Stages & Brain Waves

Each stage of sleep from wakefulness through REM sleep is characterized by a predominant EEG brainwave pattern. Try the mnemonic BATS Drink Blood to help remember the order of brain waves through the stages of Non-REM and REM sleep. For more info about NREM & REM Sleep, check out this brief video.

BATS Drink Blood

Click on the video below for a quick breakdown of the mnemonic! 

BBeta wavesAwake & alertAAlpha wavesAwake & drowsyTTheta wavesNon-REM Stage 1: Falling AsleepSSleep spindles with theta wavesNon-REM Stage 2: Light SleepDDelta wavesNon-REM Stage 3 &4: Deep Sleep BBeta wavesREM Sleep
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