How Many Hours of Sleep Do Older Adolescents Require for Optimal

question 72

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

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