Which of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects the Relationship of the Total

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship of the total amount of sleep that an individual receives as a function of age?

• A) We require more sleep as we age.
• B) As we age, we tend to get less sleep.
• C) We require much sleep during infancy and early childhood, less sleep in adolescence and early adulthood, and then more sleep in middle and older age.
• D) The amount of sleep we require solely depends on individual difference variables.
• E) We require less sleep when we are younger and when we are older, but more during our middle years.

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Definitions:

Satisfied Need

A psychological or physiological requirement that has been fulfilled, reducing motivation to seek further fulfillment of that same need.

Motivator

Factors or influences that induce individuals to behave in a certain manner or pursue particular goals.

Belonging Needs

Psychological requirements for human well-being emphasizing the importance of interpersonal connections and being part of a group or community.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, outlining a hierarchy of needs from physiological at the base, ascending to safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.