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

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

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

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

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.

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)