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)enhanced ability to solve complex problems.
B)impaired attention.
C)hallucinations and general disorientation.
D)night terrors when he actually does fall asleep.

Question

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)enhanced ability  to solve complex problems.
B)impaired attention.
C)hallucinations and general disorientation.
D)night terrors when he actually does fall asleep.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Impaired attention is a common consequence of sleep deprivation, as lack of adequate sleep affects cognitive functions and the ability to focus.

For the Past Month, Mitchell Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep