Regarding the Repair/restorative Theory of Sleep,which of the Following Statements

question 101

Multiple Choice

Regarding the repair/restorative theory of sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Sleep helps keep the body and brain healthy by regulating its temperature and immune system.
• B) Lowering body and brain activity and metabolism during sleep may help conserve energy and lengthen life.
• C) If you lose just one hour of sleep a night, it can affect your mood, memory, ability to pay attention, and even your health.
• D) Biologically, sleep is considered a luxury, not a necessity.

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

A thinking apparatus of limited scope, aimed at briefly sustaining information pending processing.

Longitudinal Study

A research method that involves observing the same subjects over a period of time, often years or decades.

Short-term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes.

Cross-sectional Study

A study format that examines information from a whole population or a representative sample at a particular moment.