Lynn has been deprived of sleep for two days. When her performance on a(n) __________ is monitored, she is observed to perform most poorly compared to her performance when she has not been sleep deprived.
A) exercise bicycle
B) vigilance task
C) cross-word puzzle
D) series of math problems
E) series of grammar problems

Question

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Sleep deprivation most significantly affects tasks that require sustained attention and alertness, such as a vigilance task.

Lynn Has Been Deprived of Sleep for Two Days