During which of the following developmental stages does a person tend to need the most hours of sleep?
a. Toddler
b. Adolescence
c. Middle adulthood
d. Older adulthood
A
Toddlers (ages 1 to 3 years) require 12 to 14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. Adolescents (ages 12 to 18 years) usually need 8 to 9 hours in a 24-hour period. Middle-aged adults (ages 40 to 65 years) typically require 7 hours in a 24-hour period. Older adults (age 65 years and older) often need 5 to 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).