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

question 128

Multiple Choice

Pascal took part in a research study in which,for three consecutive nights,he was awakened each time he entered slow-wave sleep.What will happen when Pascal is back at home

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

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