In 1965 a High-School Student, Randy Gardner, Stayed Awake 11

question 35

Multiple Choice

In 1965 a high-school student, Randy Gardner, stayed awake 11 days for a science fair project. What effect did this experience have on him?

• A) Gardner suffered from severe visual and auditory hallucinations during the final days of his project.
• B) Once he was allowed to sleep, Gardner slept for 5 consecutive days and nights.
• C) Gardner suffered permanent intellectual impairment.
• D) Gardner suffered no serious psychological consequences.

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