Richard was diagnosed with major depressive disorder for which his physician prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).Richard should expect that he will
A) have difficulty staying awake in class.
B) spend much less time in NREM,which may result in joint and muscle pains in the morning.
C) dream less than he did prior to taking the drug.
D) dream more than he did prior to taking the drug.

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SSRIs are known to reduce REM sleep and lead to a decrease in dreaming. Therefore, Richard should expect to dream less than he did prior to taking the drug. The other options are not typically associated with SSRIs.

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