All of the Following Statements Regarding Sleep and the Aging

question 63

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding sleep and the aging process are true EXCEPT

• A)time spent in REM sleep dramatically increases from infancy to early childhood
• B)from young adulthood on, we tend to sleep less
• C)time spent in stages 3 and 4 of sleep decreases with age
• D)the amount of time spent in REM sleep is relatively stable from young adulthood on

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Definitions:

Proper Perspective

The practice of viewing situations, challenges, and experiences from an angle that allows for a balanced and informed understanding.

Positive Mental States

Conditions of the mind associated with joy, satisfaction, and well-being.

Kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others.

Compassion

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, coupled with a desire to alleviate it.