In Late Adulthood, the Amount of Time Spent in Stage

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Multiple Choice

In late adulthood, the amount of time spent in Stage 1, the lightest sleep, __________, and time in the deepest sleep of Stage 4 and REM sleep __________.

• A)increases; decreases
• B)decreases; increases
• C)remains the same; decreases
• D)decreases; remains the same

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Definitions:

Supporting Evidence

Information, data, or facts that underpin and reinforce a theory, hypothesis, or belief.

Unconditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, stimuli that naturally and automatically trigger a response without prior learning.

Overdoses

Excessive and dangerous doses of substances, leading to toxic reactions and sometimes death; commonly associated with drugs and medication.

Drug Tolerance

Drug tolerance occurs when an individual's physiological reaction to a specific drug diminishes with repeated use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.