For the past month Mitchell has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though he goes to bed at his usual time, he lays awake for several hours before he finally drifts off to sleep. As a result, Mitchell has only been getting 5 to 6 hours of sleep, instead of the 8 hours he is used to. Mitchell is likely to find that his lack of sleep leads to
A) the inability to solve complex problems.
B) impaired attention, especially on monotonous tasks.
C) hallucinations and general disorientation.
D) night terrors when he actually does fall asleep.

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Mitchell's lack of sleep is likely to result in impaired attention, especially on monotonous tasks. This is because sleep is necessary for cognitive functioning, and a lack of sleep can lead to difficulties with attention and concentration. While Mitchell may experience other symptoms such as irritability and fatigue, hallucinations and night terrors are less likely. Additionally, the inability to solve complex problems may also be a result of impaired attention and cognitive functioning.

For the Past Month Mitchell Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep