Teen Sleep Deprivation an Epidemic assessment

The main topic discussed in the article "Among teens, sleep deprivation an epidemic" by Ruthann Richter is:

• The impact of sleep deprivation on teenagers

• The benefits of sleep for teenagers

• The causes of sleep deprivation in adults

• The history of sleep studies

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According to the article, what are some of the negative consequences of sleep deprivation among teenagers?

• Increased risk of mental health issues

• Improved academic performance

• Better physical health

• Enhanced social interactions

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What does the article suggest about the relationship between school start times and sleep deprivation among teenagers?

• School start times have no effect on sleep deprivation among teenagers.

• Later school start times can help reduce sleep deprivation among teenagers.

• Earlier school start times can help reduce sleep deprivation among teenagers.

• There is no relationship between school start times and sleep deprivation among teenagers.

What does the term "chronically sleep-deprived" mean as used in the article?

• Lacking sleep occasionally

• Lacking sleep consistently over a long period

• Having trouble falling asleep

• Sleeping too much

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What are some of the reasons mentioned in the article for moving to later high school start times?

• Improved academic performance

• Better mental health

• Increased attendance

• All of the above

What is the best meaning of “myriad” as it is used in paragraphs 1 and 5?

• complex

• few

• many

• surprising

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How do paragraphs 2-4 contribute to the idea that teenagers would benefit from a later school start time?

• It highlights the fact that teenagers are assigned too much homework.

• It reveals the negative impact of electronic devices on teenage sleep cycles.

• It provides a real-world example of the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

• It supports the idea that teenagers would not benefit from later school start times.

Which statement best describes the effect of sleep deprivation on teens?

• It causes them to re-think their relationship with technology.

• It forces them to find creative ways to get the sleep they need.

• It allows them to learn how to successfully function with sleep debt.

• It interrupts their ability to be successful and thrive in school and life.

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How do the findings in Dement’s and Carskadon’s study contribute to the debate surrounding later school start times? (Paragraphs 15-17)

• They introduce the idea of a sleep debt that builds up over time.

• They provide a set of rules for schools to follow around start times.

• They confirm that teens only get about five hours of sleep most nights.

• They prove that teen drivers are too dangerous to be allowed on the road.

Which piece of evidence from paragraphs 2-4 best demonstrates that sleep debt is a persistent problem for teens?

• “She is desperately tired and longs for sleep. But she knows she must move through it, because more assignments in physics, calculus or French await her.” (Paragraph 2)

• “The next morning, she fights to stay awake in her first-period U.S. history class, which begins at 8:15.” (Paragraph 3)

• “But that night, she will have to try to catch up on what she missed in class. And the cycle begins again.” (Paragraph 3)

• “‘It’s an insane system. … The whole essence of learning is lost,’ she said.” (Paragraph 4)

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