Concerning temporary sleep deprivation psychosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Going without sleep for even 24 hours can lead to temporary sleep-deprivation psychosis.
b. If you go without sleep for 32 hours, it usually only takes one good night of sleep (8 to 14 hours) to erase the effects.
c. Hallucinations and delusions rarely appear before 60 hours of wakefulness.
d. Temporary sleep-deprivation psychosis involves a temporary loss of contact with reality.
ANSWER: a
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