Regarding Sleep Deprivation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 247

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep deprivation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Most people who have not slept for two or three days can still do interesting or complex mental tasks.
• B)If a task is monotonous, such as factory work, no amount of sleep loss is safe.
• C)If you go without sleep for 30 hours, you will need to sleep for 30 hours straight to recover completely.
• D)If you lose just one hour of sleep a night, it can affect your mood, memory, ability to pay attention, and even your health.

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