Which of the following conclusions has been supported by the results of REM sleep research?
A) Depriving someone of REM sleep leads to severe psychological disturbances.
B) Dreaming does have psychological benefits, but a reduced amount of REM sleep is not necessary associated with serious psychological problems.
C) Greater than average amounts of REM sleep indicates psychological problems.
D) Without REM sleep, it is impossible to perform stressful tasks.

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Research on REM sleep has shown that a reduced amount of REM sleep does not necessarily lead to serious psychological problems. However, it has been observed that dreaming does have some psychological benefits. Deprivation of REM sleep can cause some psychological disturbances, but it is not severe as suggested in option A. Option C is incorrect because greater than average amounts of REM sleep are not always indicative of psychological problems. Option D is also incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the findings of REM sleep research.

Which of the Following Conclusions Has Been Supported by the Results