Participants in a Study Were Asked to Complete a Creativity

question 135

Multiple Choice

Participants in a study were asked to complete a creativity task after either a nap or a period of rest.Which pattern of results was most likely found

• A) The nap groups outperformed the rest group. 
• B) The rest group outperformed the nap groups. 
• C) The nap group that experienced REM sleep outperformed the other nap group and the rest group. 
• D) There were no significant differences between resting and napping.

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