Ming is 12, and her Aunt Lin has come for a visit. Aunt Lin is using the spare bed in Ming's room. Several times during the night, Aunt Lin awakens briefly and then falls back to sleep. Ming doesn't awaken at all during the night. Which of the following research results best explains this difference in sleep patterns?

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The fact that Aunt Lin awakened briefly several times during the night suggests that she may be experiencing less slow-wave sleep, which tends to decline gradually during adulthood. Ming's lack of awakening suggests that she is experiencing a healthy amount of slow-wave sleep.

Ming Is 12, and Her Aunt Lin Has Come for a Visit