Of the Alternatives Below, the Most Problematic Circadian Disruption for Society

question 166

Multiple Choice

Of the alternatives below, the most problematic circadian disruption for society is caused by:

• A) jet lag.
• B) switching between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time.
• C) night shiftwork.
• D) seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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