Mrs. Valdez is concerned that her daughter is not getting adequate sleep, and as a result, is receiving failing grades and suffering from depression. Mrs. Valdez attended a meeting of other concerned parents. The coordinator of the meeting informed the parents that __________.
A. children are rapidly maturing during adolescence and do not need as much sleep
B. adolescents are often leading their lives in something of a sleep-deprived daze
C. adolescents should take responsibility for knowing how much sleep they need
D. there is no reliable association between hours of sleep and academic performance
Answer: B
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