AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On average adults need ____ hours of sleep each night.
A
5-6
B
7-8
C
9-10
D
11-12
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For adults, getting less than seven hours of sleep a night on a regular basis has been linked with poor health, including weight gain, having a body mass index of 30 or higher, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and depression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most adults need 7 to 9 hours, although some people may need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day. Older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day. Women in the first 3 months of pregnancy often need several more hours of sleep than usual.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults aged 18–60 years sleep at least 7 hours each night to promote optimal health and well-being.

Detailed explanation-4: -Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities. View Source to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Most adults require between seven and nine hours.

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