The Stage of Life in Which Changes in Sleep Patterns

question 35

Multiple Choice

The stage of life in which changes in sleep patterns are most often experienced as decreasing the quality of life is _____

• A)adolescence.
• B)young adulthood.
• C)older adulthood.
• D)middle adulthood.

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, often referred to as "cot death" or "crib death."

Preterm Infants

Babies born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized medical care due to underdeveloped organs.

Early Stimulation

Activities and experiences provided to young children aimed at promoting their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Firm Sleep Surface

A mattress or other surface designed to support a sleeping person adequately, recommended to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths.