According to Research on the Use of Sleeping Pills to Treat

question 87

Multiple Choice

According to research on the use of sleeping pills to treat insomnia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Nonprescription sleeping pills have little sleep-inducing effects.
• B)Prescription sedatives increase Stage 4 sleep and REM sleep.
• C)The use of prescription sedatives can lead to drug-dependency insomnia.
• D)Newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta, can induce sleep but can also cause amnesia, depression, and sleepwalking.

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Definitions:

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory that suggests individuals prioritize different types of goals and social interactions as they age, focusing more on meaningful, emotionally satisfying relationships.

Social Convoy Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals go through life surrounded by a group of people (a "convoy") who provide social support, which can change in size and composition over time.

Relationships

Connections or associations between two or more people, which can be based on friendship, love, solidarity, or other social commitments.

Sandwich Generation

A demographic group that concurrently takes care of their aging parents and their own children, facing pressures from both caretaking roles.