How Do Successive REM Periods Change as the Night Progresses

question 44

Multiple Choice

How do successive REM periods change as the night progresses?

• A)Successive REM periods become shorter.
• B)Successive REM periods become longer.
• C)Successive REM periods are less likely to involve dreaming.
• D)Successive REM periods are more likely to involve dreaming.

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