Regarding Sleep Patterns Across the Life Cycle, Which of the Following

question 90

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep patterns across the life cycle, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Infants and children spend more time in REM sleep than adults.
• B)By late adulthood, many people only require about six hours of sleep per night.
• C)Contrary to the common perception, most high school students get the recommended amount of sleep for adolescents.
• D)The average American sleeps less per night than the recommended amount.
• E)Most adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep for their maximum functioning.

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