Fred volunteered for a sleep deprivation study. After being deprived of sleep for two nights:
A) he is very likely to experience episodes of cataplexy.
B) he will feel refreshed and alert once he gets his "second wind."
C) it is very probable that he will experience disruptions in mood, mental abilities, reaction time, perceptual skills, and complex motor skills.
D) it is very probable that he will develop one of the most common dyssomnias, transient insomnia.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation can lead to various disruptions in mood, cognitive abilities, and physical skills. These can include irritability, difficulty concentrating, slower reaction time, impaired judgement, and decreased motor coordination. It is unlikely that Fred will experience cataplexy or develop transient insomnia after just two nights of sleep deprivation. Feeling "refreshed" and getting a "second wind" is also not a guaranteed outcome of sleep deprivation, as it varies from person to person.

Fred Volunteered for a Sleep Deprivation Study