During the school year, Jim spent a lot of time learning new things, but during the summer, he had a monotonous job and didn't engage in any mentally stimulating activity. His sleeping habits were the same all year, but based on research done with rats, Jim is likely to spend __________ time in REM sleep during the __________.

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Research suggests that engaging in mentally stimulating activities increases the need for REM sleep, which is associated with learning and memory. Therefore, Jim is likely to spend more time in REM sleep during the school year when he is learning new things.

During the School Year, Jim Spent a Lot of Time