Regarding the Function of Sleep and the Effects of Sleep

question 82

Multiple Choice

Regarding the function of sleep and the effects of sleep loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Most people who have not slept for a day or two can still do interesting or complex mental tasks.
• B)If a task is monotonous, such as factory work or air traffic control, no amount of sleep loss is safe.
• C)Brief shifts in brain activity to the pattern normally recorded during sleep are called sleep apneas.
• D)Coffee can help sleepiness, but if one is struggling to stay awake while driving, it is best to stop and take a short nap.

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Definitions:

Williams Syndrome

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Primary Intersubjectivity

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