Asked by Khadija Smalls on Sep 30, 2024

Shelby took part in a research study in which,for three consecutive nights,she was awakened each time she entered REM sleep.What will happen when Shelby is back at home

A)  She will spend extra time in REM sleep for several nights. 
B)  She will develop insomnia and show general disturbances in her sleep patterns. 
C)  She will spend less time in REM sleep than she did before she took part in the study. 
D)  She will spend extra time in both slow-wave and REM sleep for several nights.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and the potential for dreams to occur, important for memory consolidation and mood regulation.

Slow-Wave Sleep

The deep sleep phase characterized by slow brain waves, minimal body movement, and diminished responsiveness to external stimuli, critical for restorative sleep.

Insomnia

A condition causing trouble with falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or achieving refreshing sleep.

  • Discern the implications of deliberately altering sleep patterns or as a result of sleep disorders.
  • Understand the significance of REM and slow-wave sleep for cognitive and physiological well-being.