Compared to when they were only 20 years old, 60 year olds:

a. spend less time in deep sleep.
b. spend less time in Stage 1 sleep.
c. spend more time in paradoxical sleep.
d. complete the sleep cycle more slowly.


Ans: a. spend less time in deep sleep.

Psychology

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