Which of the following is correct concerning REM deprivation?
A) REM deprivation results in long-term mental illness.
B) REM deprivation only occurs among the elderly.
C) REM deprivation leads to increased amounts of REM sleep on subsequent nights of sleep.
D) REM deprivation can lead to visual impairments.

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REM deprivation leads to increased amounts of REM sleep on subsequent nights of sleep. This is a compensatory mechanism that occurs when individuals are deprived of REM sleep.

Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning REM Deprivation