Olivia Has Trouble Staying Asleep for More Than 4 Hours

question 197

Multiple Choice

Olivia has trouble staying asleep for more than 4 hours at a time. Olivia is likely to experience

• A)more vivid dreams than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
• B)less REM sleep than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
• C)less deep sleep than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
• D)more sleep spindles than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.

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Definitions:

Relative Refractory

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