One Possible Explanation for the High Frequency of Bedtime Struggles

question 11

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the high frequency of bedtime struggles in Western homes is that children

• A) are much more dependent than children from other cultures.
• B) are expected to sleep for more hours than children from other cultures.
• C) often eat late in the evening, which interferes with sleep.
• D) may feel stressed when they must fall asleep without assistance.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Variation

A monetary measure of the change in utility or satisfaction that a consumer experiences due to a change in prices, holding utility constant.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals for personal satisfaction or need.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a set of goods or services provide a level of satisfaction or utility to an individual or entity.

Compensating Variation

An economic concept representing the amount of money an individual would need to reach a level of utility as before an economic change.