Which statement is correct for slow-wave sleep?
A) It occupies a greater percentage of sleeping time than paradoxical sleep.
B) It is harder to arouse sleepers from than paradoxical sleep.
C) It is characterized by infrequent shifts in body position.

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Slow-wave sleep, also known as deep sleep, occupies a greater percentage of sleeping time than paradoxical sleep. It is characterized by slow, synchronized brain wave activity.

Answer: B
 Slow-wave sleep is harder to arouse sleepers from than paradoxical sleep. It is also known as delta sleep and is associated with physical restoration and recovery.

Answer: C
 Slow-wave sleep is characterized by frequent shifts in body position, while paradoxical sleep (REM sleep) is characterized by almost complete muscle paralysis.

Which Statement Is Correct for Slow-Wave Sleep