Although the Purpose of REM Sleep Is Still a Matter

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Multiple Choice

Although the purpose of REM sleep is still a matter of debate, the authors point out that it clearly does have a purpose because people who lose REM sleep will:

• A) spend more time than usual in the REM phase.
• B) spend less time than usual in the REM phase.
• C) eventually begin to experience hallucinations and delusions.
• D) often recall dreams that are more vivid and strange than usual.

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