Over the Course of Several Nights Jack Is Selectively Deprived

question 23

Multiple Choice

Over the course of several nights Jack is selectively deprived of REM sleep and Jill deprived of slow-wave sleep. Which of the following BEST describes their pattern of sleeping when first allowed uninterrupted sleep?

• A) Jack will show increased REM sleep and Jill will show increased slow-wave sleep
• B) Jack will show increased REM sleep and Jill will show increased REM sleep
• C) Jack will show increased REM sleep and Jill will show no change in REM or slow-wave sleep
• D) Jack will show decreased REM sleep and Jill will show decreased slow-wave sleep

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Definitions:

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