What Is the Most Common Change in Sleep Patterns of Adults

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the most common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

• A)They spend more time in REM sleep.
• B)They sleep about 30 to 45 minutes less each night.
• C)They take more frequent naps during the day.
• D)They spend less time in deep sleep.

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Definitions:

Attention

Attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Automatization

The process by which skills and procedures are performed with little conscious effort, often through repetition and practice, becoming automatic or habitual.

Strategic Choice

The decision-making process in which individuals or organizations select among various options to achieve specific objectives.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of specific facts and events that can be verbally conveyed.