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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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for executive functions such as judgment, planning, problem-solving, and impulse control.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving growth and developmental changes, both physically and psychologically.

Fundamental Characteristics

The basic and essential attributes or qualities that define a subject or object.

Adolescents

Young people in the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood, usually ranging from ages 13 to 19.