Sleep across the lifespan Flashcards
1
Q
What does our need for sleep as we get older do?
A
decreases
2
Q
How much sleep are newborns expected to get?
A
16 hours a day
- 50% of REM
3
Q
How much sleep are children expected to get?
A
10 to 11 hours a day
20% in REM
4
Q
How much sleep are adolescents expected to get?
A
9 hours
20% in REM
5
Q
How much sleep are adults expected to get?
A
8 hours
20% in REM
6
Q
How much sleep are the elderly expected to get?
A
6 hours
20% is REM
7
Q
What does REM sleep do during the lifespan?
A
need for REM decreases in first 2 years
= remains stable over the rest of your life
8
Q
What does the amount of time spent in Stage 3 and 4 do as we get older?
A
decreases
