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 an increase in the amount of REM sleep on subsequent nights of sleep. This is a phenomenon called REM rebound. None of the other choices are correct as REM deprivation does not necessarily cause long-term mental illness, is not limited to the elderly, and does not lead to visual impairments.

Which of the Following Is CORRECT Concerning REM Deprivation