In the research on sleep in puberty, it was discovered that adolescents ______.
A) who attend schools that start at a later time experience improvements in alertness, mood, and health
B) who attend schools that start earlier in the morning will automatically adjust their sleep schedule to get the necessary sleep
C) tend to get more sleep as they move through puberty to accommodate for the growth spurt
D) tend to prefer getting less sleep since amount of sleep had little effect on their bodies

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Research has shown that adolescents who attend schools that start at a later time experience improvements in alertness, mood, and health. This is because the circadian rhythm of adolescents shifts during puberty, causing them to naturally stay up later and wake up later. However, early school start times can disrupt this natural rhythm and result in sleep deprivation. Adolescents do not automatically adjust their sleep schedule to get the necessary sleep, and may actually get less sleep during puberty due to increased demands on their time and increased screen time. While an increase in sleep may occur during growth spurts, this is not always the case and is not enough to promote healthy sleep habits. Additionally, while some adolescents may prefer getting less sleep, this is not conducive to their overall health and development.

In the Research on Sleep in Puberty, It Was Discovered