One Study Found That 12- to 18-Year-Olds Who Slept 5

question 451

Multiple Choice

One study found that 12- to 18-year-olds who slept 5 or fewer hours a night experienced a higher risk of ________ than those who slept 8 hours or more a night.

• A) sleep apnea
• B) depression
• C) weight loss
• D) all of these things

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation or response of the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary body functions and often linked to stress and emotions.

Cannon-Bard Theory

The theory that physiological and emotional changes occur simultaneously in response to a stimulus.

Autonomic Arousal

Autonomic arousal involves the activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physiological responses such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Emotional Theory

Refers to theoretical perspectives that attempt to explain the experience and expression of emotions.