The performance of which of the following tasks is most likely to be disrupted by sleep deprivation?
A) sprinting
B) weight lifting
C) watching a radar screen for occasional unpredictable blips
D) solving a series of complex geometric problems
E) solving a series of complex mathematical problems

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Watching a radar screen for occasional unpredictable blips requires sustained attention and vigilance, which are particularly vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation. Sprinting and weight lifting involve physical exertion and may be affected by fatigue, but they do not require sustained attention or vigilance. Solving complex geometric or mathematical problems may also be affected by sleep deprivation, but it is less likely to be as severely impacted as tasks requiring sustained attention.

The Performance of Which of the Following Tasks Is Most