Asked by Keona Moore on Jul 26, 2024

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After being deprived of REM sleep for several days,people tend to spend additional time in REM sleep when allowed to sleep uninterrupted.What is this increase called

A)  rebound effect
B)  dream-rebound effect 
C)  dream effect
D)  catch-up effect

Rebound Effect

The phenomenon where the symptoms of a condition reappear and possibly worsen after withdrawal from or discontinuation of treatment.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a phase characterized by vivid dreams and increased brain activity.

  • Gain an understanding of the attributes and cycles of sleep, including both REM and NREM stages.
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Brigid McKeeJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This increase in REM sleep after REM sleep deprivation is called a rebound effect. The body is trying to compensate for the lost REM sleep by spending more time in this stage of sleep when given the opportunity to sleep uninterrupted.