Eunice Is 55 Years Old

question 14

Multiple Choice

Eunice is 55 years old. Compared to when she was 35, if her sleep patterns have been typical, she will most likely experience which of the following?

• A) more frequent, but shorter periods of awakening during the night
• B) lighter sleep
• C) deeper sleep
• D) fewer awakenings in the night

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Definitions:

Distress Level

A measure or extent of suffering or discomfort, whether physical, psychological, or emotional.

Unconscious Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind that occurs without conscious awareness, often stemming from unresolved issues or desires, as highlighted in psychoanalytic theory.

Psychoanalytic Theorists

Scholars and clinicians who study and apply the theories of psychoanalysis, primarily focusing on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.