The fact that giant sloths sleep 20 hours per day is a strong argument

A) against the circadian theory of sleep.
B) for the recuperation theory of sleep.
C) against the theory that sleep is a compensatory reaction to energy expenditure.
D) all of the above
E) both A and B


Answer: C

Psychology

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