Asked by Tenzing Dhashoen on Jul 06, 2024
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Compared with young adults,older adults are especially likely to
A) spend less time in deep sleep.
B) spend less time in N1 sleep.
C) spend more time in paradoxical sleep.
D) complete the sleep cycle more slowly.
Deep Sleep
A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, known as delta waves, indicating a state of low consciousness and minimal physiological activity.
Older Adults
Individuals typically aged 65 years and older, often characterized by increased life experience and, for some, changes in physical and cognitive capacities.
- Understand the discrepancies in sleep patterns through the course of life and from one individual to another.
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RH
Raven HamiltonJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
As we age, our deep sleep declines, causing us to spend less time in N3 (formerly known as Stage 3) sleep. Therefore, older adults are especially likely to spend less time in deep sleep.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the discrepancies in sleep patterns through the course of life and from one individual to another.