For the past month Michael has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though he goes to bed at his usual time, he lies awake for several hours before he finally drifts off to sleep. As a result, Michael has only been getting five to six hours of sleep, instead of the eight hours he is used to. Michael is likely to find that his lack of sleep leads to

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Michael's lack of sleep is likely to lead to impaired attention. Research has shown that sleep deprivation can impair cognitive function, including attention and concentration. Option A is incorrect because while sleep deprivation can impact problem-solving abilities, impaired attention is a more immediate consequence. Option C is incorrect because hallucinations and general disorientation are more likely to occur with prolonged sleep deprivation or in extreme cases. Finally, option D is incorrect because night terrors are a specific type of sleep disorder that is not necessarily related to sleep deprivation.

For the Past Month Michael Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep