James Is 40 Years Old; His Sister Jasmine Is 30

question 238

Multiple Choice

James is 40 years old; his sister Jasmine is 30 years old.Recently they both came home for their parents' anniversary party and stayed overnight.If you were to walk through the house while they were sleeping you might expect that

• A) Jasmine is more likely to be snoring because she is younger and female.
• B) both are equally likely to be snoring because snoring is hereditary.
• C) James is more likely to be snoring because he is older and male.
• D) James is more likely to snore during slow-wave sleep, but Jasmine is more likely to snore during REM sleep.

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