As a volunteer subject in a sleep research lab, Conrad is routinely awakened each time he shows physiological signs of entering REM sleep. As a result, during session 19, when Conrad is left undisturbed all night, which of the following is most likely to happen

Question

A. The content of Conrad’s dreams is significantly more focused on threat or violence
B. Conrad exhibits less time spent in REM sleep
C. Conrod exhibits more time spent in REM sleep
D. the content of Conrad’s dreams tends to reflect concern with excertive function

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Conrad exhibits more time spent in REM sleep.

When individuals are routinely awakened during REM sleep, as in Conrad's case during the previous sessions, they tend to accumulate REM sleep when they are finally allowed to sleep undisturbed. This phenomenon is known as REM rebound. Consequently, during session 19, it is expected that Conrad will spend more time in REM sleep compared to if he had not been deprived of it.