In a 24-hour period, what is a typical sleep-wake cycle for a one-week-old infant?

A. Two cycles of waking and sleeping; longest nap about 8 hours; wakefulness for about 2 hours per cycle.
B. Four cycles of waking and sleeping; longest nap about 2 hours; wakefulness for about 3 hours per cycle.
C. Six cycles of waking and sleeping; longest nap about 4 hours; wakefulness for about 1 hour during each cycle.
D. Eight cycles of waking and sleeping; longest nap about 3 hours; wakefulness for about 4 hours during each cycle.


Answer: C

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