Teen Sleep Patterns
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Because their bodies and brains are still changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with too much sleep for teenagers?

    <p>Increased risk of car accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason that could explain why kids of the same age need different amounts of sleep?

    <p>Variations in health issues among them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs in teenagers' internal body clocks?

    <p>They become more like night owls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential benefit of school start times being later for teenagers?

    <p>Higher test scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one suggestion provided in the text to help teenagers get enough sleep?

    <p>Having school start later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a reason for some teenagers needing more sleep to function well?

    <p>Anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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