Which of the Following May Be a Reason That Disrupted

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a reason that disrupted sleep has a more pronounced effect on the cognitive functioning and emotional adjustment of low-SES children?

• A) Low-SES children are less likely to cosleep, which harms their sense of security while asleep.
• B) Insufficient sleep heightens the impact of other environmental stressors prevalent in their daily lives.
• C) Low-SES children do not take regular naps, so disrupted nighttime sleep is more harmful to them.
• D) Disrupted sleep cycles cause children's cortisol levels to rise, which is particularly harmful in low-SES children.

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