Research on Sleep Patterns in Adolescence Have Found All of the Following

question 90

Multiple Choice

Research on sleep patterns in adolescence have found all of the following to be true EXCEPT

• A)older adolescents get less sleep than younger adolescents.
• B)optimal sleep in adolescents is approximately seven hours per night.
• C)in general,adolescents are not getting enough sleep.
• D)getting less than the needed amount of sleep can lead to higher levels of anxiety and depression.

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities.

Mental Disorders

Mental disorders are a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Definition

A statement that explains the meaning of a term or a concept.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.