Asked by Nikki Howes on Sep 30, 2024

While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic,Tiana is deprived of dreaming for several nights.What is a likely result

A)  She will experience REM rebound and spend more time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
B)  She will become accustomed to going without dreaming and spend less time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
C)  She will have difficulty achieving REM on subsequent nights. 
D)  She will immediately return to a normal sleep cycle when she is allowed to sleep through the night.

REM Rebound

The phenomenon where a person experiences increased amounts of REM sleep after being deprived of REM sleep in earlier nights.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which vivid dreams commonly occur.

Dreaming

The experience of imagined images, sounds, or other sensations during sleep, particularly during REM phases, reflecting complex psychological processes.

  • Acknowledge the contribution of REM and slow-wave sleep to brain function and body health.
  • Determine the effects of intentionally interfering with sleep rhythms or owing to sleep disorders.