Alexis most enjoys talking and socializing with friends late in the evening.Her mother,however,is most energized for social interactions about an hour after breakfast.This difference between Alexis and her mother is best explained by the fact that age and experience tend to alter our
A) REM rebound.
B) NREM-2 sleep.
C) hypnagogic sensations.
D) circadian rhythm.

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The fact that Alexis and her mother have different times of day when they are most energized for social interactions suggests that they have different circadian rhythms. Age and experience can alter our circadian rhythms, which are the internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes over a 24-hour period.

Alexis Most Enjoys Talking and Socializing with Friends Late in the Evening.Her