Which of the Following Statements Is True About an Individual's

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

• A)The level of stress is independent of the quality or amount of sleep.
• B)Family and social obligations predominantly lead to long hours of sleep in an individual's life.
• C)Usually five hours of sleep a day is necessary for the optimal performance of an individual.
• D)Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to the plaintiff in a lawsuit, over and above the actual damages, intended to punish the defendant for egregious conduct.

Tort Action

A lawsuit initiated due to a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Remedies

Legal means or actions through which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is compensated or prevented.

Vicarious Liability

A legal principle whereby an individual or entity is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another person, typically an employee, in the course of their employment.