Asked by Alexis Patrick on Sep 30, 2024

What happens to people who are selectively deprived of slow-wave sleep for several nights in a row

A)  They make up for the lost slow-wave sleep when allowed to sleep without interruption. 
B)  They suffer no ill effects whatsoever. 
C)  They need to be awakened less and less frequently as the deprivation goes on. 
D)  They spend more time in REM sleep to compensate.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A stage of deep sleep characterized by low frequency and high amplitude brain waves, important for restorative sleep.

Selectively Deprived

The condition of being intentionally deprived of certain stimuli or experiences, typically in the context of experimental research or therapeutic intervention.

  • Discern the impact of REM and slow-wave sleep on psychological processes and physiological states.
  • Analyze the implications of insufficient sleep on both psychological and physical conditions.