In comparing Scarlett's overall sleep pattern with that of her 2-month-old infant son,the main difference is that her son spends more time ____________ than she does.
A)in deep sleep
B)in REM sleep
C)sleeping during nighttime hours
D)following a rhythmic sleep pattern

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Infants spend a higher percentage of their sleep time in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep than adults do. Scarlett's overall sleep pattern may not have as much REM sleep as her infant son's, making option B the correct choice. The other options may not necessarily apply to the comparison between Scarlett's and her son's sleep patterns.

In Comparing Scarlett's Overall Sleep Pattern with That of Her