Which of the Following Is CORRECT Concerning REM Deprivation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is CORRECT concerning REM deprivation?

• A)REM deprivation results in long-term mental illness.
• B)REM deprivation only occurs among the elderly.
• C)REM deprivation leads to increased amounts of REM sleep on subsequent nights of sleep.
• D)REM deprivation can lead to REM behaviour disorder.

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