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What is the recommended amount of sleep for adolescents according to the study?
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adolescents according to the study?
- 10 to 12 hours
- 6 to 8 hours
- 12 to 14 hours
- 8 to 10 hours (correct)
Why do adolescents often struggle to get enough sleep?
Why do adolescents often struggle to get enough sleep?
- They have no interest in maintaining a regular sleep schedule
- They are not aware of the importance of sleep
- Their bodies naturally want to stay awake later and sleep later (correct)
- They have too much free time in the evenings
What is the consequence of not getting enough sleep for teenagers?
What is the consequence of not getting enough sleep for teenagers?
- Increased risk of physical illnesses (correct)
- Decreased risk of mental illnesses
- Reduced risk of car accidents
- Improved academic performance
Why is adolescence referred to as the 'perfect storm' of sleep problems?
Why is adolescence referred to as the 'perfect storm' of sleep problems?
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What is the risk associated with too much sleep for teenagers?
What is the risk associated with too much sleep for teenagers?
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What is one reason that could explain why kids of the same age need different amounts of sleep?
What is one reason that could explain why kids of the same age need different amounts of sleep?
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What change occurs in teenagers' internal body clocks?
What change occurs in teenagers' internal body clocks?
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What is one potential benefit of school start times being later for teenagers?
What is one potential benefit of school start times being later for teenagers?
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What is one suggestion provided in the text to help teenagers get enough sleep?
What is one suggestion provided in the text to help teenagers get enough sleep?
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What could be a reason for some teenagers needing more sleep to function well?
What could be a reason for some teenagers needing more sleep to function well?
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