Understanding Sleep Myths and Facts

What is the main purpose of Dr. Shelby Harris's video?

• To promote a new sleep medication

• To discuss the history of sleep research

• To debunk common sleep myths

• To provide a meditation guide

How long should a power nap be if you sleep well at night?

• 20 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

What happens if you consistently miss a lot of sleep during the week?

• You become immune to sleep deprivation

• Your body adjusts and needs less sleep

• You accumulate sleep debt that is hard to fully recover from

• You can easily catch up on all lost sleep over the weekend

How does the sleep pattern of older adults differ from younger adults?

• Older adults do not experience REM sleep

• Older adults' sleep is more spaced out with naps

• Older adults need significantly less sleep

• Older adults need significantly more sleep

What is the role of REM sleep in our sleep cycle?

• It is when the body temperature rises

• It is the stage where we dream the most

• It is the deepest stage of sleep

• It is when the body repairs muscles and bones