How Many Hours of Sleep Do Older Adolescents Require for Optimal

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Multiple Choice

How many hours of sleep do older adolescents require for optimal functioning?

• A)9 hours per night; they need to go to bed later and to sleep later in the morning.
• B)8 hours per night; they need to go to bed earlier and to get up earlier in the morning.
• C)7 hours per night; they need to go to bed later and to sleep later in the morning.
• D)6 hours per night; they need to go to bed earlier and to get up earlier in the morning.

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