Teenagers and Sleep

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1. Teens need 9 to 9½ hours of sleep per night, according to Johns Hopkins pediatrician Michael Crocetti.

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• FALSE

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1. Sleep deprivation in teens can decrease the risk of accidents, according to Crocetti.

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• FALSE

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1. Teens often refer to themselves as "night owls," reveling in staying up late and sleeping in on weekends.

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• FALSE

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Pediatricians can educate teens on healthy sleep habits and screen them for common sleep disorders.

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1. Additional sleep supports teenagers' cognitive maturation and physical growth spurts, explains Crocetti.

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• FALSE

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1. How many minutes of afternoon napping can help alleviate sleep deprivation in teenagers?

• A. 10-15

• B. 1-2 HOURS

• C. 30-45 MINUTES

• D. ANY SLEEP IS GOOD SLEEP