As a participant in a sleep-research study for the past three nights, Tim has been repeatedly disturbed during REM sleep. Tonight, when allowed to sleep undisturbed, Tim will likely experience

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REM rebound is a common phenomenon where following a period of REM sleep deprivation, an individual experiences an increase in the amount of REM sleep during subsequent nights of undisturbed sleep. Therefore, Tim is likely to experience an increase in REM sleep tonight.

Option B is unlikely as it is not mentioned that Tim has sleep apnea. Option C is also unlikely as insomnia refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep, which is not mentioned in the scenario. Option D is not a likely outcome in this situation.

As a Participant in a Sleep-Research Study for the Past