Shelby took part in a research study in which, for three consecutive nights, she was awakened each time she entered REM sleep. Now that Shelby is back at home, it is likely that she will
A) spend less time in REM sleep than she did before she took part in the study.
B) develop insomnia and show general disturbances in her sleep patterns.
C) spend extra time in both slow-wave and REM sleep for several nights.
D) spend extra time in REM sleep for several nights.

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Shelby is likely to experience REM rebound, where she will spend more time in REM sleep to compensate for the REM sleep deprivation she experienced during the study.

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