Which of the Following Best Describes the Changes in Sleep

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the changes in sleep that occur during depression?

• A) Slow-wave sleep stages 3 and 4 are reduced and stage 1 sleep is increased.
• B) Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is abolished.
• C) All phases of slow-phase sleep are increased, while REM sleep is reduced.
• D) REM occurs in higher proportion later in the night.
• E) Depressed people are more likely to awaken in the first half of the night.

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