Mental health and dementiaQuestion 679 of 1700
In the old institutions, residents slept in large rooms with many beds close together. What was a common result?
- Better rest, because the rooms stayed quiet at night
- More privacy, because each person had their own space
- Overstimulation, poor sleep, and difficult behaviors
- Calmer behavior, because of constant company all day
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Correct answer: Overstimulation, poor sleep, and difficult behaviors
The crowded setting caused overstimulation, which led to poor sleep and difficult behaviors.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026