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1
Q

What changes dramatically during adolescence

A

Our sleep patterns

2
Q

How much sleep do adolescents require and how much are they getting?

A

Require 9 hours and getting much less than 8

3
Q

What type of sleep problems do adolescents have?(2)

A

Trouble falling asleep and difficulty waking up

4
Q

What do sleep problems cause

A

Sleep debt

5
Q

What do psychologists believe teenagers have a delayed release of?

A

Sleep hormone (melatonin)

6
Q

What is adolescents falling to sleep later known as?

A

Delayed sleep phase onset

7
Q

What does delayed sleep phase onset contribute to?

A

Sleep-wake cycle shift

8
Q

What is the effectiveness of melatonin dependant on?(2)

A

How much natural sunlight the teen is exposed to and their screen time

9
Q

Name 3 psychological or social factors that can impact adolescent sleep cycles

A
  • mental health issues
  • gaming
  • part time job

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