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Joshua Lebron
on Dec 21, 2024
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Which of the following is likely to happen to adolescents and their sleep patterns as they develop?
A) There is no difference in the amount of time adolescents spend in NREM sleep.
B) There is an increase in the amount of time adolescents spend in NREM sleep.
C) There is a decrease in the amount of time adolescents spend in NREM sleep.
D) The size of delta waves increases sharply during adolescence.
NREM Sleep
Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, a restorative sleep phase characterized by deep physical relaxation and reduced sensory activity.
Delta Waves
Delta waves are slow brainwaves predominantly present during deep sleep, facilitating healing and regeneration in the human body.
Adolescents
Young people in the transition period from childhood to adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.
- Describe the changes in sleep patterns during adolescence.
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DJ
Learning Objectives
- Describe the changes in sleep patterns during adolescence.