Mathilde Is Traveling to Paris in the Spring,and Decides to Purchase

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mathilde is traveling to Paris in the spring,and decides to purchase a tape that promises to teach her French while she is sleeping.Based on the research in this area,what might you predict will happen?

• A)Mathilde will have little difficulty learning the French language.
• B)Any benefits Mathilde receives will come from hearing the tapes during stages 3 or 4 of sleep.
• C)Any benefits Mathilde receives will come from hearing the tapes consciously as opposed to subconsciously.
• D)Most of the learning will occur early in the night before Mathilde enters the deeper stages of sleep.

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Definitions:

Hypersomnulence

Excessive sleepiness, even after adequate or prolonged nighttime sleep, that can significantly disrupt daily activities.

Falls Asleep

The transition from wakefulness into sleep, a natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body.

Jeopardizing

Putting something or someone in a situation where there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Sleep-Wake Disorder

A medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal, which may include difficulties in falling or staying asleep, sleepwalking, or excessive daytime sleepiness.