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

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When deprived of slow-wave sleep, the body tends to compensate by increasing the amount of slow-wave sleep once normal sleep patterns are resumed. This phenomenon is known as "rebound" sleep, indicating the body's attempt to recover lost deep sleep.

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