Sleep Deprivation

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Sleepiness is most problematic during periods of low stimulation, such as the classroom, when reading or driving, or when doing repetitive activities. Highly stimulating activities – particularly those involving physical activity or emotional arousal – can often mask moderate levels of sleepiness. Thus many sleep-deprived adolescents report that they can stay out very late at night and not feel tired, whereas if they were to lie quietly reading a book, they would fall asleep in minuets.





C. Teens need more sleep
Mary Carskadon of Brown University's School of Medicine
Contrary to popular belief, teenagers do not need less sleep than others. In fact, as they move through their teenage years, adolescents need increasing amounts of sleep. Reports show that teenagers need nine hours of sleep nightly, compared to the eight hours needed by adults. Excessive sleepiness in teenagers and young adults is related to physiological changes during puberty.


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