Which of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects the Relationship of the Total

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship of the total amount of sleep that an individual receives as a function of age?

• A) We require more sleep as we age.
• B) As we age, we tend to get less sleep.
• C) We require much sleep during infancy and early childhood, less sleep in adolescence and early adulthood, and then more sleep in middle and older age.
• D) The amount of sleep we require solely depends on individual difference variables.

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Definitions:

Neo-Freudian

Pertains to psychologists and theories that branched off from Freud’s original psychoanalytic theory, often placing more emphasis on social environment and culture than on innate biological instincts.

Horney

Karen Horney, a pioneering psychoanalyst who focused on social and cultural factors influencing personality, challenging Freud's theories on women's psychology.

Rogers

Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, known for his theory of personality and his method of client-centered therapy.

Psychosexual Stage

Psychosexual stages are a core element of Freudian theory, suggesting individuals pass through a series of stages associated with sexual pleasure focused on different parts of the body.