A large group of patients who sought treatment for insomnia were found in one study to sleep __________ hours per night.

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Since these patients sought treatment for insomnia, it can be assumed that they had trouble sleeping. Therefore, it is unlikely that they were able to sleep just 2.5 or 3.5 hours per night, as those amounts would likely be severely impacted by their insomnia. Option C (4.5 hours) is also unlikely, as that would be considered severely sleep-deprived and likely cause significant daytime impairment. Option D (5.5 hours) is possible, but still on the lower end of recommended sleep duration for adults. Therefore, the best choice is E (6.5 hours), which is within the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep for adults and allows for some level of insomnia-related sleep disruption.

A Large Group of Patients Who Sought Treatment for Insomnia