Which of the following is NOT one of the sleeping trends that are seen in older adults when compared to younger adults?
A) They experience more nightmares in the average month.
B) It takes roughly twice as long to fall asleep.
C) They get less sleep in the average night.
D) They feel more negative effects after a night of poor sleep.

Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the sleeping trends that are seen in older adults when compared to younger adults?
A) ​They experience more nightmares in the average month.
B) ​It takes roughly twice as long to fall asleep.
C) ​They get less sleep in the average night.
D) ​They feel more negative effects after a night of poor sleep.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While older adults may experience changes in their sleep patterns, there is no research to suggest that they experience more nightmares in the average month compared to younger adults. In fact, nightmares are relatively rare across all age groups. The other three options are well-established trends in older adults' sleep patterns.

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