Starting School Later for Older Adolescents Has Been Shown to

question 75

Multiple Choice

Starting school later for older adolescents has been shown to

• A)increase absenteeism,as adolescents tend to oversleep.
• B)improve test scores.
• C)decrease participation in extracurricular activities.
• D)increase discipline problems.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension, stemming from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

A scale that assigns numerical values to the stress level of different life events, used to assess an individual's risk to stress-related illnesses.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infectious organisms and other invaders, comprising various cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration; it plays a key role in the body's stress response and helps regulate metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure.