Which of the Following Statements About Infants and REM Sleep

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about infants and REM sleep is true?

• A) When infants are 3 months old, the amount of time they spend in REM sleep begins to increase.
• B) Most infants spend about 70 percent of their sleeping time in REM sleep.
• C) REM sleep might promote the brain's development in infancy.
• D) Older adults are the only group that spends more time in REM sleep than infants.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenic Disorders

A group of severe mental disorders characterized by disordered thoughts, perceptions, and emotions, manifesting as hallucinations, delusions, and impaired functioning.

Positive

Characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features, often indicating approval or good outcomes.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, these refer to the absence or reduction of normal emotions or behaviors, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of a disorder that are present and observed, typically referring to psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions.