Simone asks for your advice regarding her poor memory for her classwork over the past several weeks. She says has not been sleeping very well, only sleeping for a few hours each night because she is studying. She does not have any other symptoms or recent changes to her schedule. What would you recommend to her?
A. Go to the doctor to ensure there is not a medical cause for her memory difficulties.
B. Take a melatonin before going to bed to help deepen her sleep and feel more rested.
C. Stop studying for her classes since it is clearly causing too much stress.
D. Start sleeping more to help consolidate her memories rather than studying all night.
Answer: D
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