Anya is a single mother. Her 6-month-old child, Ben, has a fever. She did not sleep well the last two nights as Ben kept waking up every 30 minutes. Tonight, she finally anticipates sleeping well as her mother has come over and has promised to take care of Ben. Which of the following alternatives best describes what Anya is likely to experience while sleeping?
A. Anya will show a rebound effect and spend a greater proportion of her sleep time in the REM stage than she normally would.
B. Anya will show a restoration effect and spend a greater proportion of her sleep time in the non-REM stages than she normally would.
C. Anya will experience fitful sleep with no dreams.
D. Anya will fail to sleep as her body is accustomed to waking up every 30 minutes.
Answer: A
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