Which of the following may be a reason that disrupted sleep has a more pronounced effect on the cognitive functioning and emotional adjustment of low-SES children?
A) Low-SES children are less likely to cosleep, which harms their sense of security while asleep.
B) Insufficient sleep heightens the impact of other environmental stressors prevalent in their daily lives.
C) Low-SES children do not take regular naps, so disrupted nighttime sleep is more harmful to them.
D) Disrupted sleep cycles cause children's cortisol levels to rise, which is particularly harmful in low-SES children.
Answer: B
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