Akande wants to persuade his sister to quit staying up late into the night playing videogames. But he is worried that explaining the downsides of sleep deprivation will push his sister into denial. What advice would you give him for the best chance of avoiding that outcome?
A. Tell her about celebrities who have the problem too.
B. Tell her that a lot of other people have the problem too.
C. Give her options and resources that might help fix the problem.
D. Reassure her that the problem is not that bad.
Answer: C
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