Lerato Took Part in a Research Study in Which, for Three

question 97

Multiple Choice

Lerato took part in a research study in which, for three consecutive nights, he was awakened each time he entered slow-wave sleep. Now that Lerato is back at home it is likely that he will

• A) develop insomnia and show general disturbances in his sleep patterns.
• B) spend extra time in slow-wave sleep for several nights.
• C) spend less time in slow-wave sleep than he did before he took part in the study.
• D) spend extra time in both slow-wave and REM sleep for several nights.

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