Which of the Following Is a Common Misconception About Sleep

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common misconception about sleep in the older adult?

• A) Older adults need less sleep than middle-aged adults.
• B) Insomnia symptoms in the older adult frequently occur with depression.
• C) Older female adults report more trouble falling asleep than their male counterparts.
• D) Diabetes in the older adult can increase the prevalence of insomnia.

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Definitions:

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli, observable through various forms of expression.

Taboos

Social or cultural prohibitions or restrictions that dictate certain behaviors, practices, or discussions are unacceptable or forbidden within a community or society.

Mores

Socially accepted standards and customs that are considered essential to the well-being and functioning of a culture or society.

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction; these are the everyday practices and customs that guide social behavior in a society.