Question

6. Compared to adults and aged people, infants, and young children:

a. sleep more and spend more time in REM
b. sleep less and spend more time in REM
c. sleep more and spend less time in REM
d. sleep less and spend less time in REM

Answer 1

Infants and young children sleep more and spend more time in REM compared to adults and aged people.

Step-by-step explanation:

Infants and young children sleep more and spend more time in REM compared to adults and aged people. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is a stage of sleep where dreams occur. Infants spend about 50% of their sleep time in REM, while adults spend about 20% of their sleep time in REM.

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