Yasmin likes to leave the TV on in her bedroom at low volume. She says the soft background noise helps lull her to sleep. However, Yasmin doesn't realize that this practice causes her to:
A. spend too much time in Stage 1 sleep.
B. produce a higher rate of sleep spindles.
C. increase her risk of developing cataplexy.
D. have a higher proportion of slow-wave sleep.
Answer: A
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