Greg Has Been Deprived of REM Sleep for the Last

question 16

Multiple Choice

Greg has been deprived of REM sleep for the last several days. Tonight he will be permitted to sleep without interruptions. What will probably be true of his sleep?

• A) He will have less REM sleep than usual.
• B) He will have about the same amount of REM sleep as usual.
• C) He will have REM periods but without any dreams.
• D) He will spend more time in REM sleep than usual.

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