Which of the Following Is NOT True About Sleep in Adulthood

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about sleep in adulthood?

• A) Poor sleep can result in earlier death.
• B) Many older adults go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than adolescents and emerging adults.
• C) Sleep problems in middle-aged adults are more common in those who are obese.
• D) The average American adult gets just under 6 hours of sleep a night.

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